Jargon
Latest answer — October 11, 2026
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Clue explained
Argot means the specialized vocabulary used by a particular group, much like jargon. A profession, hobby, or subculture may have its own argot, with terms that sound unfamiliar to people outside it.
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The answer to “Jargon” in the The Washington Post crossword is ARGOT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 67-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CANT. 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.
“Jargon” answer
ARGOT (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as CANT
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What does ARGOT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ARGOT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the jargon or slang of a particular group or class
Other answers for “Jargon”
The Washington Post has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ARGOT, it has also been CANT. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- October 11, 2026 (most recent) → ARGOT
- July 31, 2026 → CANT
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Jargon”?
The answer is ARGOT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026. Other answers for this clue include CANT.
How many letters is the answer to “Jargon”?
5 letters: ARGOT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CANT (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 67-Down. Earlier appearances: July 31, 2026 → CANT.
Can “Jargon” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides ARGOT, The Washington Post has also used CANT for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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