Word in the names of many Billboard charts

Latest answer — July 13, 2026

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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

The answer to “Word in the names of many Billboard charts” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is HOT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026 at 6-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 in the names of many Billboard charts” answer

HOT (3 letters)

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Why the answer is HOT

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What does HOT mean?

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

(adjective)

  • having a high degree of heat or a high temperature
  • (of food) containing or consisting of pungent spices or peppers which produce a burning sensation when tasted
  • filled with passionate excitement, anger, or other strong emotion

When else has “Word in the names of many Billboard charts” 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 13, 2026 (most recent) → HOT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Word in the names of many Billboard charts”?

The answer is HOT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word in the names of many Billboard charts”?

3 letters: HOT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 6-Down.

Can “Word in the names of many Billboard charts” 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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