Loads and loads

Editorially verified for the Aug 30, 2026

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A large pile of cargo representing a ton of material.

Clue explained

“A ton” means a large amount, or “loads and loads.” The answer respaces the phrase as ATON to fit the grid.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom

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This clue's Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Loads and loads” in the The Washington Post crossword is ATON — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 109-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.

“Loads and loads” answer

ATON (4 letters)

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When else has “Loads and loads” 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 30, 2026 (most recent) → ATON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Loads and loads”?

The answer is ATON, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Loads and loads”?

4 letters: ATON.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 109-Across.

Can “Loads and loads” 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 30, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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