"All clear?"

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  1. 1Kitchen drawer?
  2. 6Follow
  3. 10NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
  4. 14Economic justice topic
  5. 16Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
  6. 17Forest formations with mythological associations
  7. 18Crux
  8. 19Useful element in making connections
  9. 20Group in Mercury's orbit?
  10. 21Causes of spiraling, at times
  11. 22Their feet may have claws
  12. 23Writers commissioned for tributes
  13. 25Tightens, perhaps
  14. 28Down for drama?
  15. 29Stuff
  16. 30Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
  17. 33Receive
  18. 34Offline
  19. 35Threw a pity party, perhaps
  20. 36Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey"
  21. 38Nephric
  22. 39Coin bearing a bear
  23. 40Bear claw, e.g.
  24. 41Volunteer
  25. 42Result of productive talks
  26. 43Some bookmarks
  27. 44"Find out"
  28. 46Mercury, for one
  29. 49Nursing spot
  30. 50"Perfectly reasonable"
  31. 52Some Indigenous Canadians
  32. 53Clue in evolutionary history
  33. 54Cobbler's tool
  34. 55Around
  35. 56Maker of the One SL speaker

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  1. 1__ Romeo
  2. 2Filmmaker Johnson
  3. 3Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
  4. 4Bygone orbiter
  5. 5"All clear?"
  6. 6Boo-boos
  7. 7Curse
  8. 8Spaetzle, e.g.
  9. 9"Uh-huh!"
  10. 10Settles
  11. 11One may be taken on a date
  12. 12Shift workers?
  13. 13Kalshi actions
  14. 15Some bait
  15. 21Party poppers
  16. 22"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"
  17. 24Vibed on
  18. 25Fixes
  19. 26Peut-__: French "perhaps"
  20. 27Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
  21. 28Word in Beaufort readings
  22. 30Setting for some on-line orders?
  23. 31Close
  24. 32How much scrolling is done
  25. 37Producer on seven U2 albums
  26. 40Dated
  27. 41Italian home of the world's oldest bank
  28. 42Coat put on in the kitchen?
  29. 43Verb in a polenta recipe
  30. 45Sticks in the water
  31. 46Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
  32. 47"Gah!"
  33. 48Top jobs?
  34. 50Letters expressing personal thoughts
  35. 51Team challenge

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Kitchen drawer? — Answer: AROMA. Hint: Think of what a kitchen might “draw” out into the air while dinner cooks. 🍳
  2. 6. Follow — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Do what an authority or rule tells you to do. 👮
  3. 10. NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith — Answer: CBGB. Hint: Think of the legendary downtown Manhattan punk club whose farewell performance was led by Patti Smith. 🎸
  4. 14. Economic justice topic — Answer: LIVINGWAGE. Hint: It asks whether a full-time worker can afford basic necessities. ⚖️
  5. 16. Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier — Answer: OREE. Hint: This trailblazing hockey player made history as the NHL’s first Black player. 🏒
  6. 17. Forest formations with mythological associations — Answer: FAIRYRINGS. Hint: These natural rings in forest clearings were once said to mark where magical beings danced. 🍄
  7. 18. Crux — Answer: MEAT. Hint: Think of the essential substance or central point of the matter. 🎯
  8. 19. Useful element in making connections — Answer: AND. Hint: This tiny linking word brings two ideas or people together. 🔗
  9. 20. Group in Mercury's orbit? — Answer: QUEEN. Hint: Think of the band led by Freddie Mercury, not a celestial squadron. 🎤
  10. 21. Causes of spiraling, at times — Answer: FEARS. Hint: They can send your thoughts into an anxious downward loop. 😰
  11. 22. Their feet may have claws — Answer: TUBS. Hint: Think of a bathroom fixture whose ornate supports can resemble animal talons. 🛁
  12. 23. Writers commissioned for tributes — Answer: ODISTS. Hint: Think of poets hired to compose celebratory odes. ✍️
  13. 25. Tightens, perhaps — Answer: RETIES. Hint: Secures something again, perhaps a pair of shoelaces. 👟
  14. 28. Down for drama? — Answer: FOURTH. Hint: Think of the stage installment that comes after the opening trio of acts 🎭
  15. 29. Stuff — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Think of the general word for assorted things or belongings. 🧺
  16. 30. Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award — Answer: DODGEOMNI. Hint: This compact Chrysler sibling earned Motor Trend’s top honor in 1978. 🚗
  17. 33. Receive — Answer: GREET. Hint: Welcome someone warmly when they arrive. 👋
  18. 34. Offline — Answer: IRL. Hint: Think of connecting face-to-face rather than through a screen. 📴
  19. 35. Threw a pity party, perhaps — Answer: CRIED. Hint: A self-focused bout of tears might fit this reaction. 😢
  20. 36. Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey" — Answer: SENTIENCE. Hint: This chilling computer is more than a calculator—it has an awareness of its own existence. 🤖
  21. 38. Nephric — Answer: RENAL. Hint: This adjective describes something related to the kidneys. 🫘
  22. 39. Coin bearing a bear — Answer: TOONIE. Hint: This Canadian two-dollar coin proudly features a polar bear in its design. 🐻‍❄️
  23. 40. Bear claw, e.g. — Answer: PASTRY. Hint: It’s a sweet baked treat you might enjoy with coffee. 🥐
  24. 41. Volunteer — Answer: SIGNON. Hint: Agree to take part by adding your name to the roster. ✍️
  25. 42. Result of productive talks — Answer: PACT. Hint: Successful discussions can lead to a mutually agreed deal 🤝
  26. 43. Some bookmarks — Answer: SITES. Hint: Think of the online destinations you save for later. 🔖
  27. 44. "Find out" — Answer: GOASK. Hint: Get the information you need by posing a question. 🤔
  28. 46. Mercury, for one — Answer: GOD. Hint: Think of the Roman pantheon: Mercury belongs to this divine category. 🏛️
  29. 49. Nursing spot — Answer: TEAT. Hint: It’s where a baby animal goes to nurse from its mother. 🍼
  30. 50. "Perfectly reasonable" — Answer: ICANSEEWHY. Hint: A friendly way to agree that someone’s point makes complete sense. 👍
  31. 52. Some Indigenous Canadians — Answer: INNU. Hint: These Indigenous people are traditionally associated with Labrador and eastern Quebec. 🪶
  32. 53. Clue in evolutionary history — Answer: MARKERGENE. Hint: Look for a genetic signpost that helps scientists trace ancestry and change over time. 🧬
  33. 54. Cobbler's tool — Answer: RASP. Hint: A rough-edged hand tool helps a shoemaker shape and smooth leather with ease. 🛠️
  34. 55. Around — Answer: ORSO. Hint: Think of an estimate that means approximately rather than exactly. 🔄
  35. 56. Maker of the One SL speaker — Answer: SONOS. Hint: This audio brand is known for sleek, wireless speakers that fill your home with music. 🔊

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  1. 1. __ Romeo — Answer: ALFA. Hint: Think of the Italian carmaker whose name pairs with Romeo. 🚗
  2. 2. Filmmaker Johnson — Answer: RIAN. Hint: Think of the director behind Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi 🎬
  3. 3. Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote" — Answer: OVID. Hint: This ancient Roman poet is best known for his myth-filled *Metamorphoses*. 📜
  4. 4. Bygone orbiter — Answer: MIR. Hint: Think of the former Soviet space station that hosted crews in orbit. 🛰️
  5. 5. "All clear?" — Answer: ANYQUESTIONS. Hint: A teacher might ask this to check whether anything remains unclear. 🤔
  6. 6. Boo-boos — Answer: OWIES. Hint: Small injuries that might need a bandage or two 🩹
  7. 7. Curse — Answer: BANE. Hint: Think of a persistent source of trouble or misery. 😈
  8. 8. Spaetzle, e.g. — Answer: EGGNOODLE. Hint: This German comfort-food side is a chewy noodle made from egg-rich dough. 🍜
  9. 9. "Uh-huh!" — Answer: YES. Hint: It’s a cheerful way to agree or confirm something. 👍
  10. 10. Settles — Answer: COMESTOREST. Hint: Think of what happens when something stops moving and finds a stable position. 🛋️
  11. 11. One may be taken on a date — Answer: BREATHMINT. Hint: A little freshener can help before getting close to someone 😊
  12. 12. Shift workers? — Answer: GEARS. Hint: These mechanical helpers transfer motion and keep machinery moving smoothly ⚙️
  13. 13. Kalshi actions — Answer: BETS. Hint: They’re what you place on a prediction market when you think you know the outcome 🎯
  14. 15. Some bait — Answer: GRUBS. Hint: These wriggly little larvae can tempt a fish while hiding in the soil. 🪱
  15. 21. Party poppers — Answer: FIRECRACKERS. Hint: These festive noisemakers turn celebrations into little bursts of sound and light. 🎉
  16. 22. "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" — Answer: TIMETOGETUP. Hint: This rooster’s morning call is a cheerful reminder that bedtime is over. 🐓
  17. 24. Vibed on — Answer: DUG. Hint: A retro way to say you really enjoyed or understood something. 😎
  18. 25. Fixes — Answer: RIGS. Hint: Think of setting up or adjusting equipment so it’s ready to work. 🔧
  19. 26. Peut-__: French "perhaps" — Answer: ETRE. Hint: Complete the familiar French phrase for “perhaps” with the infinitive meaning “to be.” 🇫🇷
  20. 27. Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong — Answer: TEENTITANS. Hint: This action-packed cartoon follows a team of young heroes who battle villains and learn to work together 🦸
  21. 28. Word in Beaufort readings — Answer: FORCE. Hint: It describes the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale. 🌬️
  22. 30. Setting for some on-line orders? — Answer: DININGCAR. Hint: Think of a place where a meal request might be placed while traveling by rail. 🚆
  23. 31. Close — Answer: NEAR. Hint: Think of being just a short distance away. 📍
  24. 32. How much scrolling is done — Answer: IDLY. Hint: This describes scrolling done casually, with nothing particular to accomplish. 🙂
  25. 37. Producer on seven U2 albums — Answer: ENO. Hint: Think of the avant-garde producer famous for ambient music who worked repeatedly with U2. 🎛️
  26. 40. Dated — Answer: PASSE. Hint: Something described this way is no longer fashionable or current. 🕰️
  27. 41. Italian home of the world's oldest bank — Answer: SIENA. Hint: Think of the Tuscan city famous for its fan-shaped central square and centuries-old banking legacy 🏦
  28. 42. Coat put on in the kitchen? — Answer: PANKO. Hint: Think of the light, crispy breadcrumb coating that gives fried foods extra crunch. 🍞
  29. 43. Verb in a polenta recipe — Answer: STIR. Hint: This is what you do to keep the cornmeal smooth and lump-free. 🥄
  30. 45. Sticks in the water — Answer: OARS. Hint: These help rowers propel a boat forward 🚣
  31. 46. Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill — Answer: GWEN. Hint: This respected journalist co-anchored the evening news program and moderated political debates. 🎙️
  32. 47. "Gah!" — Answer: OHNO. Hint: A brief cry of frustration or dismay 😩
  33. 48. Top jobs? — Answer: DYES. Hint: These jobs might involve giving someone’s hair a fresh new shade 💇
  34. 50. Letters expressing personal thoughts — Answer: IMO. Hint: A casual shorthand people use before sharing their personal viewpoint 💭
  35. 51. Team challenge — Answer: EGO. Hint: This team challenge is really about whose pride comes out on top. 🏆

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The answer to “"All clear?"” in the The Washington Post crossword is ANYQUESTIONS — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, 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.

“"All clear?"” answer

ANYQUESTIONS (12 letters)

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What is the answer to “"All clear?"”?

The answer is ANYQUESTIONS, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"All clear?"”?

12 letters: ANYQUESTIONS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 5-Down.

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