Like a dog who's ready for a walk

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A dog ready for a walk is leashed, meaning attached to a leash. The answer is an adjective or past-participial form describing the dog’s state.

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Dog standing with a leash attached to its collar

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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Cherry centers
  2. 5Eco-friendly commuting option
  3. 9Big blowout
  4. 142026's "The Odyssey," for one
  5. 15Workplace inspection org.
  6. 16Pry bar, e.g.
  7. 17*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
  8. 19New Zealand native
  9. 20Olympic swimmer Torres
  10. 21Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
  11. 23Soapy tub gunk
  12. 24*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield
  13. 28Bartending tool
  14. 30Chatted privately online, for short
  15. 31Greek god of war
  16. 32Owlet's home
  17. 35Smells
  18. 38Steeped beverage
  19. 39*Seattle NFL player
  20. 41French "yes"
  21. 42Coffeehouse flavor
  22. 44Use a keyboard
  23. 45Torso bones
  24. 46Will beneficiary
  25. 48Art studio stands
  26. 50*Joe Biden's vice president
  27. 54Grew older
  28. 55Grumpy pal
  29. 56Respiratory organ
  30. 59Lost color
  31. 61Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
  32. 65Maker of soccer and rugby gear
  33. 66Part in a film
  34. 67Big birds of Australia
  35. 68Fluff, as hair
  36. 69Raggedy Ann, e.g.
  37. 70Nothing to write home about

Down

  1. 1__ talk: motivational chat
  2. 2Apple tablet since 2010
  3. 3Writer/actress Fey
  4. 4Woolen wraps
  5. 5Feathery wrap
  6. 6Sorta
  7. 7Tan kin
  8. 8Gobbled up
  9. 9Racial justice movement letters
  10. 10Like a dog who's ready for a walk
  11. 11Healthy fat with a high smoke point
  12. 12Skin care product
  13. 13Cuts back a bit
  14. 18Major water pipe
  15. 22Provide support
  16. 25Russo of "Major League"
  17. 26"Awesome!"
  18. 27Totally wild
  19. 28Creme-filled sandwich
  20. 29French dessert with fruit and ice cream
  21. 31Drive-thru device
  22. 33Timid
  23. 34Slender candle
  24. 36Massages
  25. 37Bro kin
  26. 39Catamaran feature
  27. 40__ and tear
  28. 43Web page banners
  29. 45Job applicants' submissions
  30. 47"Awesome!"
  31. 49Rural storage tower
  32. 50Broken beyond repair
  33. 51Athlete's best effort
  34. 52Accumulate excessively
  35. 53"Bless you" preceder
  36. 57Reef-dwelling Pixar character
  37. 58African antelopes
  38. 60Female deer
  39. 62__-purpose flour
  40. 63Blanc who voiced Bugs
  41. 64Chinese menu general

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Cherry centers — Answer: PITS. Hint: The hard stones found inside cherries are these. 🍒
  2. 5. Eco-friendly commuting option — Answer: BIKE. Hint: This two-wheeled ride makes a clean daily commute. 🚲
  3. 9. Big blowout — Answer: BLAST. Hint: A huge, attention-grabbing explosion fits this description. 💥
  4. 14. 2026's "The Odyssey," for one — Answer: EPIC. Hint: A grand, sweeping story or movie can be described this way. 🎬
  5. 15. Workplace inspection org. — Answer: OSHA. Hint: This federal agency oversees safety conditions on the job. 🦺
  6. 16. Pry bar, e.g. — Answer: LEVER. Hint: This simple tool helps multiply force when lifting or prying. 🛠️
  7. 17. *Broad-brimmed topper made of straw — Answer: PANAMAHAT. Hint: This breezy, wide-brimmed straw sun protector is a classic summer accessory. ☀️
  8. 19. New Zealand native — Answer: MAORI. Hint: This refers to a member of New Zealand’s Indigenous Polynesian people. 🇳🇿
  9. 20. Olympic swimmer Torres — Answer: DARA. Hint: Think of the first name of the American Olympic swimmer who competed across five Games. 🏊
  10. 21. Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa — Answer: KEA. Hint: This Hawaiian peak is the taller neighbor of Mauna Loa. 🌋
  11. 23. Soapy tub gunk — Answer: SCUM. Hint: A greasy residue can collect around the edges of a bath. 🛁
  12. 24. *Dry-cured meats from Smithfield — Answer: VIRGINIAHAMS. Hint: These traditional cured pork specialties are associated with a historic Virginia town. 🐖
  13. 28. Bartending tool — Answer: OPENER. Hint: This handheld bar tool helps remove bottle caps. 🍾
  14. 30. Chatted privately online, for short — Answer: DMED. Hint: Sent private messages online, in abbreviated form. 💬
  15. 31. Greek god of war — Answer: ARES. Hint: This Olympian deity is associated with battlefield fury. ⚔️
  16. 32. Owlet's home — Answer: NEST. Hint: A young owl’s cozy dwelling is usually high above the ground. 🦉
  17. 35. Smells — Answer: ODORS. Hint: These are what your nose may detect in the air. 👃
  18. 38. Steeped beverage — Answer: TEA. Hint: This warm drink is made by steeping leaves in hot water. 🍵
  19. 39. *Seattle NFL player — Answer: SEAHAWK. Hint: A member of Seattle’s professional football team fits this clue. 🏈
  20. 41. French "yes" — Answer: OUI. Hint: This is the concise affirmative used in French. 🇫🇷
  21. 42. Coffeehouse flavor — Answer: MOCHA. Hint: This café favorite combines coffee with chocolate. ☕
  22. 44. Use a keyboard — Answer: TYPE. Hint: What you do when pressing keys to enter words. ⌨️
  23. 45. Torso bones — Answer: RIBS. Hint: These curved bones help protect your heart and lungs. 🦴
  24. 46. Will beneficiary — Answer: HEIR. Hint: This person inherits from someone’s estate. 📜
  25. 48. Art studio stands — Answer: EASELS. Hint: They hold canvases upright while the paint dries 🎨
  26. 50. *Joe Biden's vice president — Answer: KAMALAHARRIS. Hint: She made history as the first woman vice president of the United States. 🇺🇸
  27. 54. Grew older — Answer: AGED. Hint: This describes someone who became more mature over time. ⏳
  28. 55. Grumpy pal — Answer: DOC. Hint: Think of the famously grouchy dwarf from a classic fairy tale. ⛏️
  29. 56. Respiratory organ — Answer: LUNG. Hint: You use a pair of these to breathe. 🫁
  30. 59. Lost color — Answer: PALED. Hint: This describes something that became less vibrant. 🎨
  31. 61. Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common — Answer: AHAMOMENT. Hint: It is the satisfying instant when everything suddenly clicks. 💡
  32. 65. Maker of soccer and rugby gear — Answer: UMBRO. Hint: This sportswear brand is especially associated with football kits. ⚽
  33. 66. Part in a film — Answer: ROLE. Hint: An actor takes on this character assignment. 🎬
  34. 67. Big birds of Australia — Answer: EMUS. Hint: These tall, flightless birds race across the Australian outback. 🐦
  35. 68. Fluff, as hair — Answer: TEASE. Hint: You can do this to hair to give it extra volume. 💇
  36. 69. Raggedy Ann, e.g. — Answer: DOLL. Hint: This toy often has a cloth body and a friendly face. 🧸
  37. 70. Nothing to write home about — Answer: SOSO. Hint: Use this for something merely average or unimpressive. 😐

Down

  1. 1. __ talk: motivational chat — Answer: PEP. Hint: This upbeat word completes a phrase for an encouraging speech. 📣
  2. 2. Apple tablet since 2010 — Answer: IPAD. Hint: It is Apple’s popular touchscreen tablet. 📱
  3. 3. Writer/actress Fey — Answer: TINA. Hint: She created and starred in the sitcom 30 Rock. ✍️
  4. 4. Woolen wraps — Answer: SCARVES. Hint: These cozy neck coverings are especially useful in winter. 🧣
  5. 5. Feathery wrap — Answer: BOA. Hint: Think of a glamorous, fluffy feather accessory draped around the neck 🪶
  6. 6. Sorta — Answer: ISH. Hint: This informal suffix means approximately or somewhat. 🤏
  7. 7. Tan kin — Answer: KHAKI. Hint: Think of the dusty green-brown shade often seen in uniforms. 🎨
  8. 8. Gobbled up — Answer: EATEN. Hint: This means consumed quickly or completely 🍽️
  9. 9. Racial justice movement letters — Answer: BLM. Hint: These initials identify a prominent movement for racial equality. ✊
  10. 10. Like a dog who's ready for a walk — Answer: LEASHED. Hint: This pup is already clipped to its walking restraint. 🐕
  11. 11. Healthy fat with a high smoke point — Answer: AVOCADOOIL. Hint: A versatile cooking fat prized for frying and roasting. 🍳
  12. 12. Skin care product — Answer: SERUM. Hint: This concentrated treatment is often applied before moisturizer. ✨
  13. 13. Cuts back a bit — Answer: TRIMS. Hint: Makes something slightly shorter or neater. ✂️
  14. 18. Major water pipe — Answer: MAIN. Hint: It carries water to many smaller lines. 🚰
  15. 22. Provide support — Answer: AID. Hint: Offer help when someone needs a hand. 🤝
  16. 25. Russo of "Major League" — Answer: RENE. Hint: This actress played a tough-talking reporter in the baseball comedy. 🎬
  17. 26. "Awesome!" — Answer: GREAT. Hint: An enthusiastic way to say something is excellent. 🙌
  18. 27. Totally wild — Answer: AMOK. Hint: Describes behavior running completely out of control. 🤪
  19. 28. Creme-filled sandwich — Answer: OREO. Hint: This iconic cookie has a sweet filling between chocolate wafers. 🍪
  20. 29. French dessert with fruit and ice cream — Answer: PEACHMELBA. Hint: This elegant treat pairs fruit, ice cream, and sauce. 🍑
  21. 31. Drive-thru device — Answer: ATM. Hint: It dispenses cash without a teller. 💵
  22. 33. Timid — Answer: SHY. Hint: Not exactly eager to speak up or take the spotlight. 🙈
  23. 34. Slender candle — Answer: TAPER. Hint: A narrow candle often stands in a formal holder. 🕯️
  24. 36. Massages — Answer: RUBS. Hint: Gives sore muscles some soothing attention. 💆
  25. 37. Bro kin — Answer: SIS. Hint: A sibling who isn't your brother. 👧
  26. 39. Catamaran feature — Answer: SAIL. Hint: A broad canvas catches the wind to move this boat. ⛵
  27. 40. __ and tear — Answer: WEAR. Hint: This word completes a phrase describing gradual damage. 🛠️
  28. 43. Web page banners — Answer: HEADERS. Hint: They sit atop pages, often carrying navigation links. 🖥️
  29. 45. Job applicants' submissions — Answer: RESUMES. Hint: Job seekers send these summaries of their experience. 📄
  30. 47. "Awesome!" — Answer: RAD. Hint: A brief bit of slang for something truly excellent. 🤩
  31. 49. Rural storage tower — Answer: SILO. Hint: A farm often uses this tall structure to store grain. 🌾
  32. 50. Broken beyond repair — Answer: KAPUT. Hint: This punchy term means completely ruined or beyond fixing. 🛠️
  33. 51. Athlete's best effort — Answer: AGAME. Hint: It’s what an athlete brings when performing at their very best. 🏅
  34. 52. Accumulate excessively — Answer: HOARD. Hint: Gather far more than you need, often while others go without. 📦
  35. 53. "Bless you" preceder — Answer: ACHOO. Hint: It is the sneeze sound that often comes just before that polite response. 🤧
  36. 57. Reef-dwelling Pixar character — Answer: NEMO. Hint: This young clownfish became the star of an undersea Pixar adventure. 🐠
  37. 58. African antelopes — Answer: GNUS. Hint: These African grazers are also called wildebeests. 🦌
  38. 60. Female deer — Answer: DOE. Hint: Think of the gentle woodland animal often paired with a buck 🦌
  39. 62. __-purpose flour — Answer: ALL. Hint: This word completes the phrase describing flour suitable for many recipes. 🍞
  40. 63. Blanc who voiced Bugs — Answer: MEL. Hint: This actor lent his voice to Bugs Bunny and many other classic cartoon characters. 🎙️
  41. 64. Chinese menu general — Answer: TSO. Hint: Look for the surname attached to a famously sweet-and-spicy chicken dish. 🍗

The answer to “Like a dog who's ready for a walk” in the The Washington Post crossword is LEASHED — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 10-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.

“Like a dog who's ready for a walk” answer

LEASHED (7 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is LEASHED.

What does LEASHED mean?

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

(verb)

  • put a leash on (a dog)

When else has “Like a dog who's ready for a walk” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → LEASHED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Like a dog who's ready for a walk”?

The answer is LEASHED, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Like a dog who's ready for a walk”?

7 letters: LEASHED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 10-Down.

Can “Like a dog who's ready for a walk” 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.

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