Saved on supper, perhaps
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Clue explained
To “eat in” is to have a meal at home rather than go out. Doing that for supper might save the cost of a restaurant meal, giving the clue’s “saved on” its practical meaning.
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- Phrase or idiom
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The answer to “Saved on supper, perhaps” in the The Washington Post crossword is ATEIN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 51-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.
“Saved on supper, perhaps” answer
ATEIN (5 letters)
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When else has “Saved on supper, perhaps” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ATEIN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Saved on supper, perhaps”?
The answer is ATEIN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Saved on supper, perhaps”?
5 letters: ATEIN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 51-Down.
Can “Saved on supper, perhaps” 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 October 7, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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