Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"

Editorially verified for the Aug 30, 2026

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A science-fiction starship illustration representing an antimatter-powered warp drive.

Clue explained

In “Star Trek,” antimatter is paired with matter to power the warp drive’s fictional propulsion system. The clue’s title marks this as a science-fiction reference rather than an ordinary spacecraft fuel.

Clue type:
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The answer to “Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"” in the The Washington Post crossword is ANTIMATTER — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 76-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.

“Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"” answer

ANTIMATTER (10 letters)

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What does ANTIMATTER mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANTIMATTER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • matter consisting of elementary particles which are the antiparticles of those making up normal matter

When else has “Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"” appeared?

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August 30, 2026 (most recent) → ANTIMATTER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"”?

The answer is ANTIMATTER, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"”?

10 letters: ANTIMATTER.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 76-Down.

Can “Power source for a warp drive in "Star Trek"” 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 30, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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