Swears

Editorially verified for the Aug 29, 2026

21 Down

51 Across

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Clue explained

CUSS WORDS are swear words or profanities, so they fit “Swears” as a noun phrase rather than as a verb. The grid omits the space.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom

WaPo Crossword

This clue's Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Chance to refuel after a run
  2. 9Cruelty-free target of poaching
  3. 13Contributes to
  4. 14Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
  5. 15Mobile vendor?
  6. 16Extravagant
  7. 17Chiang Mai residents
  8. 18Bath bomb component
  9. 20Place that's all abuzz
  10. 21The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
  11. 22Did brunch, say
  12. 23Like crosswords, hopefully
  13. 24Vicuña kin
  14. 28Folks who are so last yr.
  15. 29Spanish for "the gilded one"
  16. 30Pilots on the air
  17. 34Conflict involving customs
  18. 35Y as in Yucatan?
  19. 36Japanese leader
  20. 37On point
  21. 38Deg. from Goizueta
  22. 41Causes a scene?
  23. 43Snippy
  24. 44Physical procedure?
  25. 47Husk-steamed fare
  26. 48Freshens, in a way
  27. 49New York university
  28. 51Swears
  29. 52Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
  30. 53Trash
  31. 54High-minded one

Down

  1. 1Name on a literary award
  2. 2Chart-topper
  3. 3Fix a lot, say
  4. 4Polish brand
  5. 5Takes a load off
  6. 6__-Cat
  7. 7Like gochujang and jjimjilbang
  8. 8Bumbling
  9. 9With a crispy crust, say
  10. 10Piedmont blues guitarist Baker
  11. 11Unaccounted for, for short
  12. 12Tirade
  13. 14Important part of a set
  14. 16Country homes?
  15. 19Played out
  16. 21Swears
  17. 23Full scholarships, informally
  18. 25Mercury or Saturn
  19. 26Gator tail?
  20. 27Short cry for help
  21. 28Means of indirect access
  22. 29Stray
  23. 30Femme canonisée: Abbr.
  24. 31Hesitant sound
  25. 32Art form that originated in the Bronx
  26. 33Knife block insert
  27. 37"Oryx and Crake" novelist
  28. 38Capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
  29. 39Processing centers?
  30. 40"About dang time!"
  31. 42Sustainable landscaping options
  32. 43__ Up: board game with a desert motif
  33. 44Slender fastener
  34. 45Stubbs of the Four Tops
  35. 46Some Olds works
  36. 47Polka horn
  37. 50Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025

The answer to “Swears” in the The Washington Post crossword is CUSSWORDS — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 29, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 21-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include AVERS. 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.

“Swears” answer

CUSSWORDS (9 letters) — most recent; also seen as AVERS

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is CUSSWORDS.

Other answers for “Swears”

The Washington Post has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides CUSSWORDS, it has also been AVERS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Swears”?

The answer is CUSSWORDS, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 29, 2026. Other answers for this clue include AVERS.

How many letters is the answer to “Swears”?

9 letters: CUSSWORDS. Earlier fills for this clue have also been AVERS (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 29, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 21-Down. Earlier appearances: August 29, 2026 → AVERS.

Can “Swears” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides CUSSWORDS, The Washington Post has also used AVERS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 29, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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