Mouse catcher
Latest answer — September 29, 2026
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Clue explained
A TRAP is a device used to catch a mouse, making “mouse catcher” a direct description.
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The answer to “Mouse catcher” in the The Washington Post crossword is TRAP — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 17-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.
“Mouse catcher” answer
TRAP (4 letters)
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What does TRAP mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TRAP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit or by catching hold of a part of the body
- a situation in which people lie in wait to make a surprise attack
- a container or device used to collect something, or a place where something collects
When else has “Mouse catcher” 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 29, 2026 (most recent) → TRAP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mouse catcher”?
The answer is TRAP, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mouse catcher”?
4 letters: TRAP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 17-Across.
Can “Mouse catcher” 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 29, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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