Eco-friendly commuting option

Editorially verified for the Aug 25, 2026

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A person riding a bicycle on a city street.

Clue explained

A BIKE is an eco-friendly commuting option because it produces no direct exhaust and uses human power. The singular noun fits “option.”

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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Cherry centers
  2. 5Eco-friendly commuting option
  3. 9Big blowout
  4. 142026's "The Odyssey," for one
  5. 15Workplace inspection org.
  6. 16Pry bar, e.g.
  7. 17*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
  8. 19New Zealand native
  9. 20Olympic swimmer Torres
  10. 21Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
  11. 23Soapy tub gunk
  12. 24*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield
  13. 28Bartending tool
  14. 30Chatted privately online, for short
  15. 31Greek god of war
  16. 32Owlet's home
  17. 35Smells
  18. 38Steeped beverage
  19. 39*Seattle NFL player
  20. 41French "yes"
  21. 42Coffeehouse flavor
  22. 44Use a keyboard
  23. 45Torso bones
  24. 46Will beneficiary
  25. 48Art studio stands
  26. 50*Joe Biden's vice president
  27. 54Grew older
  28. 55Grumpy pal
  29. 56Respiratory organ
  30. 59Lost color
  31. 61Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
  32. 65Maker of soccer and rugby gear
  33. 66Part in a film
  34. 67Big birds of Australia
  35. 68Fluff, as hair
  36. 69Raggedy Ann, e.g.
  37. 70Nothing to write home about

Down

  1. 1__ talk: motivational chat
  2. 2Apple tablet since 2010
  3. 3Writer/actress Fey
  4. 4Woolen wraps
  5. 5Feathery wrap
  6. 6Sorta
  7. 7Tan kin
  8. 8Gobbled up
  9. 9Racial justice movement letters
  10. 10Like a dog who's ready for a walk
  11. 11Healthy fat with a high smoke point
  12. 12Skin care product
  13. 13Cuts back a bit
  14. 18Major water pipe
  15. 22Provide support
  16. 25Russo of "Major League"
  17. 26"Awesome!"
  18. 27Totally wild
  19. 28Creme-filled sandwich
  20. 29French dessert with fruit and ice cream
  21. 31Drive-thru device
  22. 33Timid
  23. 34Slender candle
  24. 36Massages
  25. 37Bro kin
  26. 39Catamaran feature
  27. 40__ and tear
  28. 43Web page banners
  29. 45Job applicants' submissions
  30. 47"Awesome!"
  31. 49Rural storage tower
  32. 50Broken beyond repair
  33. 51Athlete's best effort
  34. 52Accumulate excessively
  35. 53"Bless you" preceder
  36. 57Reef-dwelling Pixar character
  37. 58African antelopes
  38. 60Female deer
  39. 62__-purpose flour
  40. 63Blanc who voiced Bugs
  41. 64Chinese menu general

The answer to “Eco-friendly commuting option” in the The Washington Post crossword is BIKE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 5-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.

“Eco-friendly commuting option” answer

BIKE (4 letters)

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What does BIKE mean?

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(noun)

  • a bicycle or motorcycle

When else has “Eco-friendly commuting option” 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) → BIKE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Eco-friendly commuting option”?

The answer is BIKE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Eco-friendly commuting option”?

4 letters: BIKE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 5-Across.

Can “Eco-friendly commuting option” 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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