Bonny landscapes
Editorially verified for the Oct 16, 2026
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Clue explained
A glen is a valley, especially one associated with Scotland or Ireland. “Bonny” means beautiful or attractive, so bonny landscapes might include green glens between hills, often with a stream running along the valley floor.
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The answer to “Bonny landscapes” in the The Washington Post crossword is GLENS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 52-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.
“Bonny landscapes” answer
GLENS (5 letters)
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What does GLENS mean?
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(noun)
- a narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland
When else has “Bonny landscapes” appeared?
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October 16, 2026 (most recent) → GLENS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Bonny landscapes”?
The answer is GLENS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bonny landscapes”?
5 letters: GLENS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 52-Down.
Can “Bonny landscapes” 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 16, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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