Make a run for it
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
To flee is to run away or escape, matching the phrase “make a run for it.” The answer is the verb in its base form, after “to” is understood.
- Clue type:
- Phrase or idiom
WaPo Crossword
This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Make a run for it” in the The Washington Post crossword is FLEE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 51-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.
“Make a run for it” answer
FLEE (4 letters)
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What does FLEE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FLEE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- run away from a place or situation of danger
When else has “Make a run for it” 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 14, 2026 (most recent) → FLEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Make a run for it”?
The answer is FLEE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Make a run for it”?
4 letters: FLEE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 51-Down.
Can “Make a run for it” 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 14, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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