Cuts corners
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
To skimp is to use too little or do less than is needed, which can mean cutting corners. “Skimps” is the present-tense form used with a singular subject.
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This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Cuts corners” in the The Washington Post crossword is SKIMPS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 46-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.
“Cuts corners” answer
SKIMPS (6 letters)
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What does SKIMPS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SKIMPS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When else has “Cuts corners” 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 1, 2026 (most recent) → SKIMPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cuts corners”?
The answer is SKIMPS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cuts corners”?
6 letters: SKIMPS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 46-Down.
Can “Cuts corners” 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 1, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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