Nail salon tool
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
A file is the abrasive tool used to shape or smooth nails in a nail salon. The clue asks for the tool’s singular noun name, not the verb meaning to smooth with it.
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The answer to “Nail salon tool” in the The Washington Post crossword is FILE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 52-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.
“Nail salon tool” answer
FILE (4 letters)
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What does FILE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FILE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference
- a number of issues and responsibilities relating to a particular policy area
When else has “Nail salon tool” 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) → FILE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Nail salon tool”?
The answer is FILE, 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 “Nail salon tool”?
4 letters: FILE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 52-Down.
Can “Nail salon tool” 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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