Braying pack animal

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

An ASS is a donkey, a pack animal known for its braying call. The answer is a singular noun despite the clue’s general description.

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Definition
A donkey used as a pack animal

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This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Highly skilled
  2. 5Mop (up), as gravy
  3. 8Valuable item
  4. 13Spring
  5. 14Perlman of "Cheers"
  6. 15"Hello," in Mandarin
  7. 16Star of "Ghost" and "The Substance"
  8. 18Believe without questioning
  9. 19Former
  10. 20Chemical in oven cleaners
  11. 22"New" prefix
  12. 23"I'm __ roll!"
  13. 24Informal lingo
  14. 26"For Whom the Bell Tolls," for one
  15. 32Supergirl accessory
  16. 33Actor's prompt
  17. 34One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
  18. 35Braying pack animal
  19. 36Thawing of diplomatic tensions
  20. 39Digital collectible: Abbr.
  21. 40Tale
  22. 42Fruit-filled pastry
  23. 43French friends
  24. 44Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
  25. 48Stately home in the country
  26. 49Wheels
  27. 50No. 1 pal
  28. 53Cow sound
  29. 54French island near Sardinia
  30. 58Perp's excuse
  31. 60Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
  32. 62Ancient artifact
  33. 63"Up, up, and __!"
  34. 64Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
  35. 65Maroon vegetables
  36. 66Pig heavier than 120 pounds
  37. 67__ stick

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  1. 1Gucci of fashion
  2. 2"We've all __ there"
  3. 3Gold fabric
  4. 4Perfect example
  5. 5Jimmy Choo creation
  6. 6Above, poetically
  7. 7Spanish rice dish seasoned with saffron
  8. 8Insect feelers
  9. 9Knight's title
  10. 10Exclude
  11. 11Smooth sailing
  12. 12Dog who visits Oz
  13. 14Nora Roberts genre
  14. 17Short skirt
  15. 21"Yippee!"
  16. 24Center defender in soccer
  17. 25Immortal being
  18. 26Speed
  19. 27__ salts: bathwater additive
  20. 28Belly
  21. 29Mobile payment app
  22. 30Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
  23. 31Tennis do-overs
  24. 32Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas
  25. 36Branch of mechanics
  26. 37Diarist Anaïs
  27. 38Pot insulator, in England
  28. 41Part of a basketball hoop
  29. 43Blimp, for one
  30. 45Peace activist Yoko
  31. 46Exfoliating scrubber
  32. 47Fruit-filled pastry
  33. 50Spike on a dragon's tail
  34. 51Make a run for it
  35. 52Nail salon tool
  36. 54Jagged rock
  37. 55"Aladdin" parrot named for a Shakespeare villain
  38. 56Plumbing problem
  39. 57Natural hairstyle
  40. 59Drill insert
  41. 61__ Jima

The answer to “Braying pack animal” in the The Washington Post crossword is ASS — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 35-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.

“Braying pack animal” answer

ASS (3 letters)

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What does ASS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ASS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an animal of the horse family, which is typically smaller than a horse and has longer ears and a braying call
  • a foolish or stupid person

When else has “Braying pack animal” 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.

September 14, 2026 (most recent) → ASS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Braying pack animal”?

The answer is ASS, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Braying pack animal”?

3 letters: ASS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 35-Across.

Can “Braying pack animal” 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 September 14, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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