Segments from 1-Across, say

Latest answer — July 21, 2026

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This clue's Tuesday, July 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Best Picture of 2005
  2. 6See 4-Down
  3. 7Best-case scenario
  4. 8Like the Scotch whiskies Lagavulin and Laphroaig
  5. 9Follower of two, three, or four, but not one

Down

  1. 1Segments from 1-Across, say
  2. 2Occasion to take the bull by the horns
  3. 3No group for a benchwarmer
  4. 4With 6-Across, New York's 6-of-59 draw game, e.g.
  5. 5Worthy of wearing a halo

The answer to “Segments from 1-Across, say” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is CLIPS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 21, 2026 at 1-Down. 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.

“Segments from 1-Across, say” answer

CLIPS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is CLIPS

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What does CLIPS mean?

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

(verb)

  • fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips

When else has “Segments from 1-Across, say” appeared?

The Washington Post Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 21, 2026 (most recent) → CLIPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Segments from 1-Across, say”?

The answer is CLIPS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Segments from 1-Across, say”?

5 letters: CLIPS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 21, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Segments from 1-Across, say” 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.

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

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