Merino, e.g.
Editorially verified for the Aug 21, 2026
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Clue explained
Merino is a breed of sheep, and its fleece is a particularly fine, valued type of wool. Thus Merino is an example of wool in the material sense.
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The answer to “Merino, e.g.” in the The Washington Post crossword is WOOL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 61-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.
“Merino, e.g.” answer
WOOL (4 letters)
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What does WOOL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of WOOL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn
When else has “Merino, e.g.” 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 21, 2026 (most recent) → WOOL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Merino, e.g.”?
The answer is WOOL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Merino, e.g.”?
4 letters: WOOL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 61-Across.
Can “Merino, e.g.” 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 21, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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