Map out
Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026
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Clue explained
PLAN means to map out or arrange in advance. Here it is used as a verb, as in “plan a route” or “plan a project.”
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The answer to “Map out” in the The Washington Post crossword is PLAN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 58-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.
“Map out” answer
PLAN (4 letters)
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What does PLAN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PLAN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
- an intention or decision about what one is going to do
- a detailed map or diagram
When else has “Map out” 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → PLAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Map out”?
The answer is PLAN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Map out”?
4 letters: PLAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 58-Down.
Can “Map out” 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 28, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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