Socially dominant types
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
“Alphas” is a plural term for people seen as dominant or leading personalities in a social group. The clue asks for those types, so the plural form fits.
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The answer to “Socially dominant types” in the The Washington Post crossword is ALPHAS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 44-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.
“Socially dominant types” answer
ALPHAS (6 letters)
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What does ALPHAS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ALPHAS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), transliterated as ‘a’
- a code word representing the letter A, used in radio communication
When else has “Socially dominant types” 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 1, 2026 (most recent) → ALPHAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Socially dominant types”?
The answer is ALPHAS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Socially dominant types”?
6 letters: ALPHAS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 44-Down.
Can “Socially dominant types” 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 1, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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