Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
Editorially verified for the Aug 25, 2026
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Clue explained
An aha moment is a sudden breakthrough or flash of understanding. It also describes the starred answers, each of which contains the adjacent letters AH, either within a word or across the space between words.
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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common” in the The Washington Post crossword is AHAMOMENT — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 61-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.
“Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common” answer
AHAMOMENT (9 letters)
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When else has “Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → AHAMOMENT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common”?
The answer is AHAMOMENT, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common”?
9 letters: AHAMOMENT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 61-Across.
Can “Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common” 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 25, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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