Adapter letters

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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A power adapter labeled AC/DC, referring to alternating-current input and direct-current output.

Clue explained

An AC/DC adapter takes alternating current (AC) from a power source and converts it to direct current (DC) for a device that needs it. The paired letters on an adapter label name those two kinds of electrical current; the slash is commonly omitted in crossword entries.

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The answer to “Adapter letters” in the The Washington Post crossword is ACDC — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 1-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.

“Adapter letters” answer

ACDC (4 letters)

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When else has “Adapter letters” appeared?

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October 18, 2026 (most recent) → ACDC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Adapter letters”?

The answer is ACDC, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Adapter letters”?

4 letters: ACDC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “Adapter letters” 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 18, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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