In a foxy way

Latest answer — September 19, 2026

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Clue explained

SLYLY is the adverb meaning in a foxy, crafty, or stealthy way. The clue uses “foxy” figuratively for cunning rather than referring to the animal’s appearance.

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A fox moving quietly through a wooded landscape.

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The answer to In a foxy way in the The Washington Post crossword is SLYLY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 19, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 12-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.

In a foxy way” answer

SLYLY (5 letters)

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What does SLYLY mean?

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(adverb)

  • in a cunning and deceitful or manipulative manner

When else has “In a foxy way” 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.

September 19, 2026 (most recent) SLYLY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “In a foxy way”?

The answer is SLYLY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “In a foxy way”?

5 letters: SLYLY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 19, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 12-Down.

Can “In a foxy way” 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 September 19, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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