Leaves in the care of
Editorially verified for the Aug 26, 2026
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Clue explained
“Leaves in the care of” can mean TRUSTS TO, as in entrusting something or someone to another person. The grid removes the space: TRUSTS TO → TRUSTSTO.
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This clue's Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Leaves in the care of” in the The Washington Post crossword is TRUSTSTO — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 40-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.
“Leaves in the care of” answer
TRUSTSTO (8 letters)
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When else has “Leaves in the care of” 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.
August 26, 2026 (most recent) → TRUSTSTO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Leaves in the care of”?
The answer is TRUSTSTO, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Leaves in the care of”?
8 letters: TRUSTSTO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 26, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 40-Down.
Can “Leaves in the care of” 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 August 26, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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