Furry feet

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

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A cat's paws, covered in fur, resting on a surface.

Clue explained

Paws are the feet of animals such as dogs and cats, often covered with fur. The clue’s “furry feet” points to the familiar padded feet at the ends of their legs.

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This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Furry feet” in the The Washington Post crossword is PAWS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 12-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.

“Furry feet” answer

PAWS (4 letters)

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What does PAWS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PAWS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an animal's foot having claws and pads

When else has “Furry feet” 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 11, 2026 (most recent) → PAWS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Furry feet”?

The answer is PAWS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Furry feet”?

4 letters: PAWS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 12-Down.

Can “Furry feet” 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 11, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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