Word after hail or hear

Latest answer — September 02, 2026

5 Down

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Clue explained

FROM follows both “hail” and “hear”: someone can hail from a place, or you can hear from someone by receiving a message or call. The answer is therefore the shared word in the two phrases.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A split visual showing falling hail and a person receiving a phone call.

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This clue's Wednesday, September 02, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Word after hail or hear in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is FROM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 2, 2026 at 5-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.

Word after hail or hear” answer

FROM (4 letters)

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What does FROM mean?

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

(adposition)

  • indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts
  • indicating the point in time at which a particular process, event, or activity starts
  • indicating the source or provenance of someone or something

When else has “Word after hail or hear” appeared?

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September 2, 2026 (most recent) FROM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Word after hail or hear”?

The answer is FROM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word after hail or hear”?

4 letters: FROM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on September 2, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Word after hail or hear” 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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