Air conditioning figs.
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Clue explained
BTU stands for British thermal unit, a measure of heat energy; BTUs are commonly listed in air-conditioning specifications. An air conditioner’s cooling capacity is often given in BTUs per hour, so the clue’s “figs.” means the numbers found in its specifications.
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The answer to “Air conditioning figs.” in the The Washington Post crossword is BTUS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 51-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.
“Air conditioning figs.” answer
BTUS (4 letters)
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → BTUS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Air conditioning figs.”?
The answer is BTUS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Air conditioning figs.”?
4 letters: BTUS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 51-Down.
Can “Air conditioning figs.” 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.
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