Feature of some accents
Editorially verified for the Aug 21, 2026
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Clue explained
A twang is a distinctive nasal or sharp quality in someone’s speech, often associated with certain regional accents. The singular noun names that accent feature.
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The answer to “Feature of some accents” in the The Washington Post crossword is TWANG — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 58-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.
“Feature of some accents” answer
TWANG (5 letters)
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What does TWANG mean?
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(noun)
- a strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
- a nasal or other distinctive manner of pronunciation or intonation characteristic of the speech of an individual, area, or country
When else has “Feature of some accents” appeared?
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August 21, 2026 (most recent) → TWANG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Feature of some accents”?
The answer is TWANG, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Feature of some accents”?
5 letters: TWANG.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 58-Across.
Can “Feature of some accents” 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?
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