Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
Cass Elliot, usually known simply as Cass, was the singer of the Mamas and the Papas. The clue asks for her familiar first name, which is also the entry crossing CAPE.
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This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas” in the The Washington Post crossword is CASS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 32-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.
“Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas” answer
CASS (4 letters)
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When else has “Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas” appeared?
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September 14, 2026 (most recent) → CASS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas”?
The answer is CASS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas”?
4 letters: CASS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 32-Down.
Can “Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas” 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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