Single ant, say
Latest answer — September 25, 2026
33 Across
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Clue explained
A single ant can be a SCOUT: an ant that ventures out from the colony to search for food or investigate its surroundings. “Say” indicates that this is an example rather than a strict identity for every ant.
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This clue's Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Single ant, say” in the The Washington Post crossword is SCOUT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 33-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.
“Single ant, say” answer
SCOUT (5 letters)
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What does SCOUT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SCOUT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements
- an instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitring an area
- a person that searches for talented performers who can be recruited or promoted, especially in sport and entertainment; a talent scout
When else has “Single ant, say” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → SCOUT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Single ant, say”?
The answer is SCOUT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Single ant, say”?
5 letters: SCOUT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 33-Across.
Can “Single ant, say” 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 25, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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