See 2-Down

Latest answer — September 21, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

ERA completes the phrase “solar era” with 2-Down, SOLAR: an “age of renewable power,” at least figuratively, could be called a solar era. The answer is therefore the second word in the paired phrase.

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Cross-reference
Solar panels generating electricity as an example of renewable power

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"Seize the Awkward" ad, e.g.
  2. 4___ Jersey Theatre (historic cinema in Journal Square)
  3. 7Notwithstanding the fact that, for short
  4. 8Producer of MegaTank printers
  5. 9See 2-Down

Down

  1. 1It's humbling to have someone put you in yours
  2. 2With 9-Across, age of renewable power, of a sort
  3. 3Offerer of Medicare Advantage plans
  4. 5Lead-in to "isn't?," "doesn't?," or "wouldn't?"
  5. 6Barron Trump is a first one

The answer to “See 2-Down” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ERA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 21, 2026 at 9-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include PANEL, PLANT, and WINGS. 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.

“See 2-Down” answer

ERA (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as PANEL, PLANT, WINGS

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What does ERA mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ERA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a long and distinct period of history

Other answers for “See 2-Down”

The Washington Post Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ERA, it has also been PANEL, PLANT, and WINGS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “See 2-Down”?

The answer is ERA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 21, 2026. Other answers for this clue include PANEL, PLANT, and WINGS.

How many letters is the answer to “See 2-Down”?

3 letters: ERA. Earlier fills for this clue have also been PANEL (5), PLANT (5), WINGS (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 21, 2026, at 9-Across. Earlier appearances: September 18, 2026 → PANEL; August 14, 2026 → PLANT; August 6, 2026 → WINGS.

Can “See 2-Down” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ERA, The Washington Post Mini has also used PANEL, PLANT, and WINGS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's WaPo Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the WaPo Mini answers page.

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