Island feast

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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A Hawaiian feast table with traditional foods served at a luau.

Clue explained

A luau is a Hawaiian feast, often held as a communal celebration. Traditional foods may include poi, made from taro, and kalua pig, cooked slowly in an earth oven. Modern luaus can also feature music and hula, though the word refers to the gathering and feast, not just a performance for visitors.

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The answer to “Island feast” in the The Washington Post crossword is LUAU — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 84-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.

“Island feast” answer

LUAU (4 letters)

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What does LUAU mean?

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(noun)

  • a Hawaiian party or feast, especially one accompanied by some form of entertainment

When else has “Island feast” appeared?

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October 18, 2026 (most recent) → LUAU. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Island feast”?

The answer is LUAU, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Island feast”?

4 letters: LUAU.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 84-Down.

Can “Island feast” 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?

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