Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
JESSE is the first name of actor Jesse Plemons, who appeared in the film “The Power of the Dog.”
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This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"” in the The Washington Post crossword is JESSE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 33-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.
“Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"” answer
JESSE (5 letters)
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What does JESSE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of JESSE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- (in the Bible) the father of David (1 Sam. 16), represented as the first in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
When else has “Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"” 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 1, 2026 (most recent) → JESSE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"”?
The answer is JESSE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"”?
5 letters: JESSE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 33-Across.
Can “Plemons of "The Power of the Dog"” 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 1, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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