__ gin fizz
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Clue explained
Sloe gin is the ingredient that completes “__ gin fizz.” It’s a liqueur made by steeping tart sloe berries—the fruit of the blackthorn shrub—in gin, usually with sugar. A gin fizz mixes the liqueur with citrus and soda for a bright, bubbly drink, a lively contrast to sloe gin’s deep fruit flavor.
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The answer to “__ gin fizz” in the The Washington Post crossword is SLOE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 20-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.
“__ gin fizz” answer
SLOE (4 letters)
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → SLOE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “__ gin fizz”?
The answer is SLOE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “__ gin fizz”?
4 letters: SLOE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 20-Across.
Can “__ gin fizz” 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 12, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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