[Praying emoji]

Editorially verified for the Aug 27, 2026

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A person holding their hands together in a pleading or prayer-like gesture.

Clue explained

The praying or pleading emoji can convey “please,” abbreviated informally as PLS in texting. The answer uses the common vowel-less text abbreviation.

Clue type:
Abbreviation

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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “[Praying emoji]” in the The Washington Post crossword is PLS — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 58-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.

“[Praying emoji]” answer

PLS (3 letters)

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When else has “[Praying emoji]” 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.

August 27, 2026 (most recent) → PLS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “[Praying emoji]”?

The answer is PLS, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “[Praying emoji]”?

3 letters: PLS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 58-Down.

Can “[Praying emoji]” 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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