Herbal infusion
Latest answer — October 10, 2026
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A tisane is an infusion made by steeping herbs, flowers, spices, or fruit in hot water. It’s often casually called herbal tea, though “tea” in the strict sense comes from the tea plant; chamomile and peppermint drinks are familiar examples of tisanes.
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The answer to “Herbal infusion” in the The Washington Post crossword is TISANE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 27-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.
“Herbal infusion” answer
TISANE (6 letters)
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What does TISANE mean?
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(noun)
- a herbal tea
When else has “Herbal infusion” 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 10, 2026 (most recent) → TISANE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Herbal infusion”?
The answer is TISANE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Herbal infusion”?
6 letters: TISANE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 27-Down.
Can “Herbal infusion” 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 10, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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