Resilient strength

Latest answer — July 27, 2026

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Old-school muscle that helps you hold together under pressure 💪

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This clue's Monday, July 27, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Someone who is flying is in one
  2. 5Detach, as a lapel mic
  3. 7Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America
  4. 8Resilient strength
  5. 9___ age

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  1. 1Anthony or Joe who co-directed two "Captain America" flicks
  2. 2Preposition between two times
  3. 3Incur so-called "damages"
  4. 4Where many a waggle dance is performed
  5. 6___ Age

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Someone who is flying is in one — Answer: RUSH. Hint: A fast-moving situation can feel like this, especially when you’re late ✈️
  2. 5. Detach, as a lapel mic — Answer: UNPIN. Hint: Take it off the clip and let it go free 🎤
  3. 7. Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America — Answer: STEVE. Hint: A patriotic hero’s first name, carried by Rogers and by plenty of average Joes alike 🇺🇸
  4. 8. Resilient strength — Answer: SINEW. Hint: Old-school muscle that helps you hold together under pressure 💪
  5. 9. ___ age — Answer: OLD. Hint: A phrase about getting on in years, not about antiques 🕰️

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  1. 1. Anthony or Joe who co-directed two "Captain America" flicks — Answer: RUSSO. Hint: Think of the directing siblings behind two Marvel shield-swinging adventures 🎬
  2. 2. Preposition between two times — Answer: UNTIL. Hint: It marks the point up to which something keeps going ⏳
  3. 3. Incur so-called "damages" — Answer: SPEND. Hint: Use money in a way that leaves your wallet lighter, not necessarily your conscience 💸
  4. 4. Where many a waggle dance is performed — Answer: HIVE. Hint: A busy bee neighborhood where the dance floor is all buzz 🐝
  5. 6. ___ Age — Answer: NEW. Hint: A fresh chapter in history, not an old one 🌱

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The answer to “Resilient strength” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is SINEW — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 27, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Resilient strength” answer

SINEW (5 letters)

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Why the answer is SINEW

Old-school muscle that helps you hold together under pressure 💪

When else has “Resilient strength” appeared?

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July 27, 2026 (most recent) → SINEW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Resilient strength”?

The answer is SINEW, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Resilient strength”?

5 letters: SINEW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 27, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Resilient strength” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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