Getting the check
Editorially verified for the Aug 27, 2026
36 Across
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Clue explained
Someone who is getting the check is paying the bill. The present participle form “paying” fits the progressive action implied by “Getting.”
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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Getting the check” in the The Washington Post crossword is PAYING — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 36-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.
“Getting the check” answer
PAYING (6 letters)
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What does PAYING mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PAYING is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred
- suffer a misfortune as a consequence of an action
- give (attention, respect, or a compliment) to (someone)
When else has “Getting the check” 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 27, 2026 (most recent) → PAYING. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Getting the check”?
The answer is PAYING, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Getting the check”?
6 letters: PAYING.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 36-Across.
Can “Getting the check” 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 27, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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