Shaggy outback runner
Latest answer — September 12, 2026
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Clue explained
An emu is a shaggy-feathered, flightless Australian bird that can run quickly. It is the “outback runner” described by the clue.
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The answer to “Shaggy outback runner” in the The Washington Post crossword is EMU — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 12, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 5-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.
“Shaggy outback runner” answer
EMU (3 letters)
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What does EMU mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EMU is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a large flightless fast-running Australian bird resembling the ostrich, with shaggy grey or brown plumage, bare blue skin on the head and neck, and three-toed feet
When else has “Shaggy outback runner” 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.
September 12, 2026 (most recent) → EMU. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Shaggy outback runner”?
The answer is EMU, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Shaggy outback runner”?
3 letters: EMU.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 12, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 5-Down.
Can “Shaggy outback runner” 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 September 12, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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