Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
In a Japanese legend, a koi that succeeds in swimming up a waterfall can transform into a dragon. The answer is the name of the fish in that myth.
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This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth” in the The Washington Post crossword is KOI — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 37-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.
“Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth” answer
KOI (3 letters)
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What does KOI mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of KOI is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a common carp of a large ornamental variety, originally bred in Japan
When else has “Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth” 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) → KOI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth”?
The answer is KOI, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth”?
3 letters: KOI.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 37-Down.
Can “Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth” 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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