Lie for, say
Editorially verified for the Oct 7, 2026
34 Down
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Clue explained
To abet is to help or encourage someone in wrongdoing. The clue treats a lie as something one can abet: for instance, covering for someone with a lie can help that deception along.
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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Lie for, say” in the The Washington Post crossword is ABET — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 34-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Lie for, say” answer
ABET (4 letters)
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What does ABET mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ABET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime
When else has “Lie for, say” 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 7, 2026 (most recent) → ABET
- August 23, 2026 → ABET
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Lie for, say”?
The answer is ABET, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Lie for, say”?
4 letters: ABET.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 34-Down. Earlier appearances: August 23, 2026 → ABET.
Can “Lie for, say” 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 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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