State that joined the union in 1845
Latest answer — September 11, 2026
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Clue explained
TEXAS joined the United States in 1845, becoming the 28th state. It is the state named by the historical clue.
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The answer to “State that joined the union in 1845” in the The Washington Post crossword is TEXAS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 11, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 50-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.
“State that joined the union in 1845” answer
TEXAS (5 letters)
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What does TEXAS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TEXAS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a state in the southern US, on the border with Mexico, with a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico; population 24,326,974 (est. 2008); capital, Austin. The area formed part of Mexico until 1836, when it declared independence and became a republic. It became the 28th state of the US in 1845
When else has “State that joined the union in 1845” 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 11, 2026 (most recent) → TEXAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “State that joined the union in 1845”?
The answer is TEXAS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “State that joined the union in 1845”?
5 letters: TEXAS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 11, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 50-Down.
Can “State that joined the union in 1845” 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 11, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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