French wine classification
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
Cru is a French wine term referring to a recognized “growth”—a vineyard, estate, or wine associated with a particular place and standing. Its precise use varies by region, so the classifications on French wine labels aren’t all one universal ranking.
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The answer to “French wine classification” in the The Washington Post crossword is CRU — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 42-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.
“French wine classification” answer
CRU (3 letters)
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What does CRU mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CRU is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- (in France) a vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality
When else has “French wine classification” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → CRU. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “French wine classification”?
The answer is CRU, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “French wine classification”?
3 letters: CRU.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 42-Across.
Can “French wine classification” 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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