Half marathon's 13.1
Editorially verified for the Aug 27, 2026
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Clue explained
A half marathon covers 13.1 MILES. The clue gives the distance in numerical form, while the answer supplies its unit.
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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Half marathon's 13.1” in the The Washington Post crossword is MILES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 7-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.
“Half marathon's 13.1” answer
MILES (5 letters)
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What does MILES mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MILES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometres)
- a very long way or a very great amount
When else has “Half marathon's 13.1” 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) → MILES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Half marathon's 13.1”?
The answer is MILES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Half marathon's 13.1”?
5 letters: MILES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 7-Down.
Can “Half marathon's 13.1” 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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