Uncertain

Latest answer — September 18, 2026

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Clue explained

ASEA is the grid form of “at sea,” an idiom meaning uncertain, confused, or unsure what to do. The space is omitted because crossword entries typically use letters only.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A person looking uncertain while aboard a sailboat

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Uncertain
  2. 5Uncertain
  3. 7Alternative to slim-fit, as a dress
  4. 8See 2-Down
  5. 9Fishing option with a net gain?

Down

  1. 1Turn into a film, as "Project Hail Mary" in 2026
  2. 2With 8-Across, source of green juice?
  3. 3Minnesota city where "Fargo" was partly filmed
  4. 4Nixon administration resignee
  5. 6Make a long-distance call?

The answer to “Uncertain” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ASEA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 18, 2026 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include DODGY. 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.

“Uncertain” answer

ASEA (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as DODGY

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Other answers for “Uncertain”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Uncertain”?

The answer is ASEA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 18, 2026. Other answers for this clue include DODGY.

How many letters is the answer to “Uncertain”?

4 letters: ASEA. Earlier fills for this clue have also been DODGY (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 18, 2026, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: September 18, 2026 → DODGY.

Can “Uncertain” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ASEA, The Washington Post Mini has also used DODGY 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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