Jeans choice

Editorially verified for the Oct 17, 2026

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A pair of slim-fit jeans showing their relatively close leg cut

Clue explained

Slim is a jeans fit that’s cut relatively close to the body, especially through the legs. It sits between looser cuts and skinnier styles, though the exact fit can vary by brand.

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This clue's Saturday, October 17, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Jeans choice” in the The Washington Post crossword is SLIM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 5-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.

“Jeans choice” answer

SLIM (4 letters)

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What does SLIM mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SLIM is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • (of a person or their build) gracefully thin; slender
  • (of something abstract, especially a chance or margin) very small
  • crafty, sly, or unscrupulous

When else has “Jeans choice” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → SLIM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Jeans choice”?

The answer is SLIM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Jeans choice”?

4 letters: SLIM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 5-Across.

Can “Jeans choice” 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 17, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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