Get to, as a destination
Editorially verified for the Aug 24, 2026
71 Across
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Clue explained
To reach a destination is to get to it, so REACH is the verb requested by the clue’s wording. The answer is in its base infinitive form after the implied “to.”
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This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Get to, as a destination” in the The Washington Post crossword is REACH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 71-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.
“Get to, as a destination” answer
REACH (5 letters)
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What does REACH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of REACH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something
- arrive at; get as far as
- sail with the wind blowing from the side of the ship
When else has “Get to, as a destination” 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 24, 2026 (most recent) → REACH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Get to, as a destination”?
The answer is REACH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Get to, as a destination”?
5 letters: REACH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 71-Across.
Can “Get to, as a destination” 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 24, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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