Snowbank creator
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
A plow can create a snowbank by pushing cleared snow off a road and piling it along the side. In this clue, it’s the snow-clearing machine—not a farm plow—that leaves the bank behind.
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This clue's Thursday, October 15, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Snowbank creator” in the The Washington Post crossword is PLOW — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 28-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.
“Snowbank creator” answer
PLOW (4 letters)
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What does PLOW mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PLOW is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, drawn over soil to turn it over and cut furrows in preparation for the planting of seeds
- a prominent formation of seven stars in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear), containing the Pointers that indicate the direction to the Pole Star
- a yoga pose assumed by lying on one's back and swinging one's legs over one's head until the outstretched feet approach or touch the floor
When else has “Snowbank creator” 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.
October 15, 2026 (most recent) → PLOW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Snowbank creator”?
The answer is PLOW, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Snowbank creator”?
4 letters: PLOW.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 28-Down.
Can “Snowbank creator” 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 15, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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