Important stretches
Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026
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ERAS are important stretches of historical time, such as the space of a dynasty or major movement. The plural matches “stretches.”
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The answer to “Important stretches” in the The Washington Post crossword is ERAS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 16-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.
“Important stretches” answer
ERAS (4 letters)
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What does ERAS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ERAS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a long and distinct period of history
When else has “Important stretches” 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → ERAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Important stretches”?
The answer is ERAS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Important stretches”?
4 letters: ERAS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 16-Across.
Can “Important stretches” 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 28, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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