Big blowout
Editorially verified for the Aug 25, 2026
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Clue explained
A BLAST can mean a big, powerful explosion or other blowout. As a singular noun, it matches the clue’s singular phrasing.
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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Big blowout” in the The Washington Post crossword is BLAST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 9-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.
“Big blowout” answer
BLAST (5 letters)
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What does BLAST mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BLAST is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion
- a strong gust of wind or air
- a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or similar
When else has “Big blowout” 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.
August 25, 2026 (most recent) → BLAST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Big blowout”?
The answer is BLAST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Big blowout”?
5 letters: BLAST.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 9-Across.
Can “Big blowout” 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 August 25, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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