Part of QED
Editorially verified for the Aug 27, 2026
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ERAT is the final part of the Latin phrase “quod erat demonstrandum,” traditionally abbreviated Q.E.D. and meaning “which was to be demonstrated.”
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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Part of QED” in the The Washington Post crossword is ERAT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 50-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.
“Part of QED” answer
ERAT (4 letters)
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When else has “Part of QED” appeared?
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August 27, 2026 (most recent) → ERAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Part of QED”?
The answer is ERAT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Part of QED”?
4 letters: ERAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 50-Across.
Can “Part of QED” 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 27, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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