"Slender" or "slow" primate

Latest answer — July 13, 2026

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This nocturnal creature is known for its slow movements and big eyes! 🐒

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This clue's Monday, July 13, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1A snake might be used to bust through one
  2. 5Chihuahua greeting
  3. 6___ Walker (brand behind a bar)
  4. 7Fruit behind a bar
  5. 8"___ the Fifteenth Season" (2003 Christmas episode of "The Simpsons")

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  1. 1Dish with "alarm" ratings
  2. 2"Slender" or "slow" primate
  3. 3Royal name of Norway
  4. 4Switch selection
  5. 6Word in the names of many Billboard charts

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. A snake might be used to bust through one — Answer: CLOG. Hint: Sometimes, a sneaky little critter can help clear a blockage! 🐍
  2. 5. Chihuahua greeting — Answer: HOLA. Hint: Imagine a tiny pup saying hello in a sunny Spanish town! 🐶
  3. 6. ___ Walker (brand behind a bar) — Answer: HIRAM. Hint: This brand is known for its famous whiskey and shares a name with a biblical figure! 🥃
  4. 7. Fruit behind a bar — Answer: OLIVE. Hint: Think of a small fruit that can often be found in cocktails! 🍸
  5. 8. "___ the Fifteenth Season" (2003 Christmas episode of "The Simpsons") — Answer: TIS. Hint: This festive phrase is often used to celebrate the holiday spirit! 🎄

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  1. 1. Dish with "alarm" ratings — Answer: CHILI. Hint: This spicy dish might make you feel fired up! 🌶️
  2. 2. "Slender" or "slow" primate — Answer: LORIS. Hint: This nocturnal creature is known for its slow movements and big eyes! 🐒
  3. 3. Royal name of Norway — Answer: OLAV. Hint: This name has graced the throne of Norway and also means 'ancestor's descendant'! 👑
  4. 4. Switch selection — Answer: GAME. Hint: Think of something you do when you want to change the rules for fun! 🎮
  5. 6. Word in the names of many Billboard charts — Answer: HOT. Hint: Think about how you describe something that's really popular or in demand! 🔥

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The answer to “"Slender" or "slow" primate” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is LORIS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026 at 2-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.

“"Slender" or "slow" primate” answer

LORIS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is LORIS

This nocturnal creature is known for its slow movements and big eyes! 🐒

When else has “"Slender" or "slow" primate” appeared?

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July 13, 2026 (most recent) → LORIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “"Slender" or "slow" primate”?

The answer is LORIS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Slender" or "slow" primate”?

5 letters: LORIS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “"Slender" or "slow" primate” 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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