Intro courses?
Editorially verified for the Oct 16, 2026
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Clue explained
Here, “intro courses” means the opening courses of a meal, not introductory classes. Apps is a casual short form of appetizers, the small dishes served before the main course.
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The answer to “Intro courses?” in the The Washington Post crossword is APPS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 62-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.
“Intro courses?” answer
APPS (4 letters)
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What does APPS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of APPS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device
- an application or application form
When else has “Intro courses?” 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 16, 2026 (most recent) → APPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Intro courses?”?
The answer is APPS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Intro courses?”?
4 letters: APPS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 62-Down.
Can “Intro courses?” 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 16, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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