Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps
Latest answer — September 30, 2026
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Clue explained
To coast is to move without actively powering yourself, allowing gravity or momentum to do most of the work. The clue’s “perhaps” acknowledges that gravity is one possible force doing the work.
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The answer to “Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps” in the The Washington Post crossword is COAST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 30, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 4-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.
“Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps” answer
COAST (5 letters)
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What does COAST mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of COAST is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the part of the land adjoining or near the sea
- the easy movement of a vehicle without the use of power
When else has “Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps” 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.
September 30, 2026 (most recent) → COAST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps”?
The answer is COAST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps”?
5 letters: COAST.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 30, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 4-Across.
Can “Let gravity do most of the work, perhaps” 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 September 30, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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