Bas-__
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
22 Across
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Clue explained
The blank completes “bas-relief,” a form of sculpture in which figures project only slightly from a flat background. The French term means “low relief”; coins and carved stone panels are familiar examples of the technique.
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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Bas-__” in the The Washington Post crossword is RELIEF — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 22-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.
“Bas-__” answer
RELIEF (6 letters)
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What does RELIEF mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RELIEF is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
- financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty
- a person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty
When else has “Bas-__” 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 7, 2026 (most recent) → RELIEF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Bas-__”?
The answer is RELIEF, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bas-__”?
6 letters: RELIEF.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 22-Across.
Can “Bas-__” 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 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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