"New" prefix
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
22 Across
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Clue explained
NEO- is a prefix meaning “new,” as in neoclassical or neonatal. The hyphen is implied by the clue’s wording and is not entered in the grid.
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This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “"New" prefix” in the The Washington Post crossword is NEO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 22-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.
“"New" prefix” answer
NEO (3 letters)
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When else has “"New" prefix” 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) → NEO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"New" prefix”?
The answer is NEO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"New" prefix”?
3 letters: NEO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 22-Across.
Can “"New" prefix” 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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