Polite addresses
Latest answer — September 10, 2026
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Clue explained
“Ma’ams” is the plural of the polite form of address “ma’am,” used when addressing multiple women or several women individually. The crossword entry drops the apostrophe.
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The answer to “Polite addresses” in the The Washington Post crossword is MAAMS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 54-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.
“Polite addresses” answer
MAAMS (5 letters)
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When else has “Polite addresses” 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 10, 2026 (most recent) → MAAMS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Polite addresses”?
The answer is MAAMS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Polite addresses”?
5 letters: MAAMS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 54-Down.
Can “Polite addresses” 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 10, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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