*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
Latest answer — October 04, 2026
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Clue explained
Someone dropping hints about an upcoming director’s cut could be tempting fans by enticing them with the prospect of its release. TEMPTING is the -ING form of the verb “tempt,” paired with “fans.”
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The answer to “*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?” in the The Washington Post crossword is TEMPTINGFANS — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 92-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.
“*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?” answer
TEMPTINGFANS (12 letters)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?”?
The answer is TEMPTINGFANS, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?”?
12 letters: TEMPTINGFANS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 4, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 92-Across.
Can “*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?” 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.
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