Flexible amount
Latest answer — September 09, 2026
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Clue explained
ANY describes an unspecified or flexible amount, as in “any number” or “any quantity.” It functions as a determiner here.
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This clue's Wednesday, September 09, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Flexible amount” in the The Washington Post crossword is ANY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 13-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.
“Flexible amount” answer
ANY (3 letters)
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What does ANY mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(determiner)
- used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many
- used to express a lack of restriction in selecting one of a specified class
When else has “Flexible amount” 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.
September 9, 2026 (most recent) → ANY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Flexible amount”?
The answer is ANY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Flexible amount”?
3 letters: ANY.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 13-Down.
Can “Flexible amount” 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 9, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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