See 3-Down

Latest answer — September 17, 2026

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Clue explained

This entry combines with 3-Down, BLUE, to form BLUE WHALE, the largest animal known to have ever existed. WHALE supplies the second word of that cross-referenced name.

Clue type:
Cross-reference
A blue whale swimming underwater

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1[Poor, pitiful me!]
  2. 4See 3-Down
  3. 6Try to get some bread out of
  4. 7Their point guards prevent injury
  5. 8Gets closer?

Down

  1. 1Overnights, say
  2. 2"Maneater" co-writer John
  3. 3With 4-Across, largest animal known to have ever existed
  4. 4Yahoo! alternative?
  5. 5Records such as "The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection," in brief

The answer to “See 3-Down” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is WHALE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 17, 2026 at 4-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include NOUS, OVER, and CITY. 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 3-Down” answer

WHALE (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as NOUS, OVER, CITY

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What does WHALE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Other answers for “See 3-Down”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “See 3-Down”?

The answer is WHALE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 17, 2026. Other answers for this clue include NOUS, OVER, and CITY.

How many letters is the answer to “See 3-Down”?

5 letters: WHALE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been NOUS (4), OVER (4), CITY (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 17, 2026, at 4-Across. Earlier appearances: September 4, 2026 → NOUS; July 30, 2026 → OVER; July 7, 2026 → CITY.

Can “See 3-Down” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides WHALE, The Washington Post Mini has also used NOUS, OVER, and CITY 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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