Accessory for a fish tank

Latest answer — October 04, 2026

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Clue explained

A NET is a common accessory for a fish tank, used to catch or move fish. The clue’s “accessory” wording points to this small piece of aquarium equipment.

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Definition
A small mesh net with a handle rests beside an aquarium.

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This clue's Sunday, October 04, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Accessory for a fish tank” in the The Washington Post crossword is NET — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 120-Across. 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.

“Accessory for a fish tank” answer

NET (3 letters)

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What does NET mean?

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

(noun)

  • a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals
  • a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey
  • a fine fabric with a very open weave

When else has “Accessory for a fish tank” appeared?

The Washington Post 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.

October 4, 2026 (most recent) → NET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Accessory for a fish tank”?

The answer is NET, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Accessory for a fish tank”?

3 letters: NET.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 120-Across.

Can “Accessory for a fish tank” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post 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 this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 4, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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