Full of passion
Editorially verified for the Aug 21, 2026
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Clue explained
FIERY means full of passion, intensity, or strong emotion. It is the adjective required by the phrase “full of passion.”
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This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Full of passion” in the The Washington Post crossword is FIERY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday 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.
“Full of passion” answer
FIERY (5 letters)
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What does FIERY mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FIERY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly
When else has “Full of passion” 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.
August 21, 2026 (most recent) → FIERY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Full of passion”?
The answer is FIERY, 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 “Full of passion”?
5 letters: FIERY.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 42-Across.
Can “Full of passion” 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 August 21, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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