One who is recognized

Latest answer — October 10, 2026

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A person receiving recognition at an award ceremony.

Clue explained

An honoree is the person being recognized or celebrated, often at an award ceremony or special event. The word names the recipient, while “honor” is the recognition they receive.

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The answer to “One who is recognized” in the The Washington Post crossword is HONOREE — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 12-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.

“One who is recognized” answer

HONOREE (7 letters)

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What does HONOREE mean?

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(noun)

  • a person who is honoured, especially by receiving an award at a public ceremony

When else has “One who is recognized” 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.

October 10, 2026 (most recent) → HONOREE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “One who is recognized”?

The answer is HONOREE, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “One who is recognized”?

7 letters: HONOREE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 10, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 12-Across.

Can “One who is recognized” 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 October 10, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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