See 76-Across

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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A Mai Tai, a rum-based cocktail served with a lime garnish.

Clue explained

This cross-reference completes 76-Across’s MAI to make Mai Tai, Oakland’s official cocktail. The drink is a rum-based cocktail associated with tiki culture; its name is often glossed as “the best” in Tahitian, though that phrase is commonly reported as an origin story rather than a settled etymology.

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  3. 65Cut

The answer to “See 76-Across” in the The Washington Post crossword is TAI — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 16-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.

“See 76-Across” answer

TAI (3 letters)

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What does TAI mean?

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(noun)

  • a deep red-brown Pacific sea bream, eaten as a delicacy in Japan

When else has “See 76-Across” appeared?

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October 18, 2026 (most recent) → TAI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “See 76-Across”?

The answer is TAI, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “See 76-Across”?

3 letters: TAI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 16-Down.

Can “See 76-Across” 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 18, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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