Roughly

Latest answer — July 24, 2026

34 Down

43 Across

Think of a bear that can be a bit grizzly at times! 🐻

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Across

  1. 17-Eleven convenience
  2. 4Bubble tea "bubbles"
  3. 8Influencer devices, for short
  4. 12Olympic sprinter Richardson
  5. 14ID on a map
  6. 16*Lesser
  7. 18Transcript fig.
  8. 19Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence
  9. 20*Fit for a queen
  10. 24Corp. title for Jane Fraser of Citigroup
  11. 25BBC competitor that airs "Love Island"
  12. 261980s cool
  13. 27Unspoken agreements?
  14. 28"You wish!"
  15. 31Fed. south of Iran
  16. 33*Home of the Magic and the Magic Kingdom
  17. 37With 30-Down, Paul Rudd role
  18. 38Pride symbol
  19. 401975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
  20. 43Roughly
  21. 44Ring spot
  22. 45Accessibility law, for short
  23. 46*Relay rod
  24. 50Online friends, colloquially
  25. 52Apple platform
  26. 53Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
  27. 58Far from shore
  28. 59Like farmers market produce
  29. 60Apple assistant
  30. 61Title derived from "caesar"
  31. 62Smallest prime number

Down

  1. 1Donkey
  2. 2English article
  3. 3Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
  4. 4Not just unoriginal
  5. 5Chicago airport code
  6. 6Bandeau, e.g.
  7. 7"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
  8. 8Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
  9. 9Megastar
  10. 10Multicolored cat
  11. 11Pushed
  12. 13Club in a Manilow hit
  13. 15Cookies with a "design your own" option
  14. 17Ouija board word
  15. 20Free (of)
  16. 21Bad Bunny's "__ Atardecer"
  17. 22Phony persona
  18. 23Touch down
  19. 27Gas in an inner tube?
  20. 29"Welp!"
  21. 30See 37-Across
  22. 31German equivalent of the Tube
  23. 32Romance novelist Hazelwood
  24. 34Roughly
  25. 35Most dense
  26. 36Synthesizer pioneer
  27. 39Atomic
  28. 40Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
  29. 41Grown-ups
  30. 421960s dance
  31. 43Party line?
  32. 46Faith based in Haifa
  33. 47Clerical tunic
  34. 48One subject to a height requirement, say
  35. 49Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
  36. 51App ad target
  37. 54Geico's bus.
  38. 55Intel org.
  39. 56Piglet's mother
  40. 57__-cone

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. 7-Eleven convenience — Answer: ATM. Hint: It's the place where you can grab cash on the go! 💵
  2. 4. Bubble tea "bubbles" — Answer: BOBA. Hint: These chewy delights add a fun twist to your favorite drink! 🥤
  3. 8. Influencer devices, for short — Answer: MICS. Hint: Think of tools that amplify voices in a modern way! 🎤
  4. 12. Olympic sprinter Richardson — Answer: SHACARRI. Hint: She made headlines with her extraordinary speed and vibrant personality! 🏃‍♀️
  5. 14. ID on a map — Answer: IDAHO. Hint: This state's name sounds like a friendly greeting! 🌄
  6. 16. *Lesser — Answer: SECONDARYCOLOR. Hint: Think of colors that play a supporting role in the spectrum! 🎨
  7. 18. Transcript fig. — Answer: GPA. Hint: Think about your academic performance and how it's often summarized! 📚
  8. 19. Beyoncé song about the joy of human existence — Answer: BEALIVE. Hint: Celebrate life and all its vibrant moments with this upbeat tune! 🎶
  9. 20. *Fit for a queen — Answer: ROYALFLUSH. Hint: Think of a winning hand in poker that would impress royalty! 👑
  10. 24. Corp. title for Jane Fraser of Citigroup — Answer: CEO. Hint: Think of the top position a company leader holds! 💼
  11. 25. BBC competitor that airs "Love Island" — Answer: ITV. Hint: This channel is known for its popular reality shows and has a three-letter name! 📺
  12. 26. 1980s cool — Answer: RAD. Hint: This term was all the rage when neon colors and skateboards ruled the streets! 🛹
  13. 27. Unspoken agreements? — Answer: NODS. Hint: Sometimes, a little gesture can say it all! 🤫
  14. 28. "You wish!" — Answer: DREAMON. Hint: Sometimes, when someone tells you something unbelievable, you might respond with this phrase! 😜
  15. 31. Fed. south of Iran — Answer: UAE. Hint: Think of a group of small, wealthy nations on the Arabian Peninsula! 🌍
  16. 33. *Home of the Magic and the Magic Kingdom — Answer: ORLANDOBLOOM. Hint: This sunny city in Florida is known for its theme parks and a certain enchanting wizard! 🏰
  17. 37. With 30-Down, Paul Rudd role — Answer: ANT. Hint: Think of a tiny insect that's a hard worker! 🐜
  18. 38. Pride symbol — Answer: RAINBOW. Hint: This colorful arc often represents diversity and inclusion! 🌈
  19. 40. 1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif — Answer: JAWS. Hint: Think of a suspenseful summer beach movie featuring a big fishy problem! 🦈
  20. 43. Roughly — Answer: ISH. Hint: It’s a common suffix that softens a statement or description! 😉
  21. 44. Ring spot — Answer: TOE. Hint: Think of a common spot that often gets overlooked but is always in the circle of attention! 👣
  22. 45. Accessibility law, for short — Answer: ADA. Hint: This law is all about ensuring everyone has equal access! ♿
  23. 46. *Relay rod — Answer: BATONROUGE. Hint: This city in Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture and history! 🎺
  24. 50. Online friends, colloquially — Answer: MUTUALS. Hint: These are the people you follow back on social media, making the connection go both ways! 🤝
  25. 52. Apple platform — Answer: IOS. Hint: Think mobile and fruity for this operating system! 🍏
  26. 53. Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers? — Answer: BLUSHBLINDNESS. Hint: Sometimes too much of a good thing can lead to confusion! 🌸
  27. 58. Far from shore — Answer: ATSEA. Hint: Imagine a vast expanse of water without land in sight! 🌊
  28. 59. Like farmers market produce — Answer: INSEASON. Hint: Think about what fruits and veggies are at their peak freshness! 🌽
  29. 60. Apple assistant — Answer: SIRI. Hint: This digital helper might just answer your questions with a friendly tone! 🍏
  30. 61. Title derived from "caesar" — Answer: TSAR. Hint: Think of a ruler from the east with a regal title! 👑
  31. 62. Smallest prime number — Answer: TWO. Hint: It's the first number that can only be divided by one and itself! 🎉

Down

  1. 1. Donkey — Answer: ASS. Hint: This animal is often known for its stubbornness and is a common character in fables! 🐴
  2. 2. English article — Answer: THE. Hint: It's the definite article that everyone knows! 📖
  3. 3. Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally — Answer: MACGYVER. Hint: Think of a clever character known for creating solutions from everyday items! 🛠️
  4. 4. Not just unoriginal — Answer: BANAL. Hint: Think of something that's so ordinary it barely makes an impression! 😌
  5. 5. Chicago airport code — Answer: ORD. Hint: This airport's code stands for the city famous for deep-dish pizza! 🍕
  6. 6. Bandeau, e.g. — Answer: BRA. Hint: This garment is often worn for support under clothing, especially in warmer weather! 👙
  7. 7. "Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film — Answer: AIRBUD. Hint: This film features a pup with some serious hoops skills! 🏀
  8. 8. Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 — Answer: MICAH. Hint: Think of a rising star in the NFL who made a big splash in his first year! 🏈
  9. 9. Megastar — Answer: IDOL. Hint: Think of someone who has millions of fans and is often admired! 🌟
  10. 10. Multicolored cat — Answer: CALICO. Hint: Think of a cat that might look like a patchwork quilt! 🐱
  11. 11. Pushed — Answer: SHOVED. Hint: Sometimes you need a little extra force to get things moving! 💨
  12. 13. Club in a Manilow hit — Answer: COPA. Hint: This lively spot in a song features a famous entertainer and a vibrant nightlife! 🎶
  13. 15. Cookies with a "design your own" option — Answer: OREOS. Hint: These popular cookies let you pick your favorite cream filling and even customize them! 🍪
  14. 17. Ouija board word — Answer: YES. Hint: It's the affirmative answer you often seek for ghostly inquiries! 👻
  15. 20. Free (of) — Answer: RID. Hint: To let go of something unwanted, you must first get it out of the way! 🚪
  16. 21. Bad Bunny's "__ Atardecer" — Answer: OTRO. Hint: Think of another way to say 'the other' in Spanish! 🌅
  17. 22. Phony persona — Answer: FRONT. Hint: Sometimes people put up a false image to hide their true selves, right? 🎭
  18. 23. Touch down — Answer: LAND. Hint: Think about where planes come to rest! 🛬
  19. 27. Gas in an inner tube? — Answer: NEON. Hint: This noble gas lights up your signs and is often used in sleepy neon-lit towns! 💡
  20. 29. "Welp!" — Answer: ALAS. Hint: When things go wrong, this exclamation captures the sentiment perfectly! 😔
  21. 30. See 37-Across — Answer: MAN. Hint: Think about the gender term that refers to an adult male! 🕴️
  22. 31. German equivalent of the Tube — Answer: UBAHN. Hint: Think of underground transit systems in major cities! 🚇
  23. 32. Romance novelist Hazelwood — Answer: ALI. Hint: Think of a popular name that sounds a bit like a sweet surprise! 📚
  24. 34. Roughly — Answer: ORSO. Hint: Think of a bear that can be a bit grizzly at times! 🐻
  25. 35. Most dense — Answer: OBTUSEST. Hint: Think about angles that aren't sharp and might be a bit heavy! 🔺
  26. 36. Synthesizer pioneer — Answer: MOOG. Hint: Think of a groundbreaking inventor of electronic music who shares a name with a popular synthesizer brand! 🎹
  27. 39. Atomic — Answer: WEE. Hint: Think about the smallest units of matter that make up everything around us! ⚛️
  28. 40. Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019 — Answer: JAMBA. Hint: Think of a place where smoothies and healthy treats are blended together! 🍹
  29. 41. Grown-ups — Answer: ADULTS. Hint: They're the ones who pay the bills and make the rules! 🏡
  30. 42. 1960s dance — Answer: WATUSI. Hint: Get ready to groove with a dance that was all the rage in the '60s! 💃
  31. 43. Party line? — Answer: ITSLIT. Hint: Think of a way to share ideas in a fun, cheeky way! 🎉
  32. 46. Faith based in Haifa — Answer: BAHAI. Hint: This religion emphasizes unity and was founded by a Persian prophet. 🌍
  33. 47. Clerical tunic — Answer: ALB. Hint: This is a traditional garment often worn by clergy during services! ⛪
  34. 48. One subject to a height requirement, say — Answer: RIDER. Hint: You might need to meet a certain stature to hop on that exhilarating ride! 🎢
  35. 49. Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason" — Answer: OONA. Hint: She's known to share a surname with a famous movie star! 🎬
  36. 51. App ad target — Answer: USER. Hint: Think about who interacts with apps and makes them valuable! 📱
  37. 54. Geico's bus. — Answer: INS. Hint: Think of a trio of letters that might help you save on car insurance! 🚍
  38. 55. Intel org. — Answer: NSA. Hint: This agency is known for keeping an eye on national security and communications! 🔍
  39. 56. Piglet's mother — Answer: SOW. Hint: Think of a female pig who's quite the nurturing figure! 🐖
  40. 57. __-cone — Answer: SNO. Hint: Think of something snowy and fun that you might enjoy in winter! ❄️

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The answer to “Roughly” in the The Washington Post crossword is ORSO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on July 24, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 34-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ISH. 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.

“Roughly” answer

ORSO (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as ISH

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Why the answer is ORSO

Think of a bear that can be a bit grizzly at times! 🐻

Other answers for “Roughly”

The Washington Post has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ORSO, it has also been ISH. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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What is the answer to “Roughly”?

The answer is ORSO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on July 24, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ISH.

How many letters is the answer to “Roughly”?

4 letters: ORSO. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ISH (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on July 24, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 34-Down. Earlier appearances: July 24, 2026 → ISH.

Can “Roughly” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ORSO, The Washington Post has also used ISH for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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