Tiny arachnids
Editorially verified for the Oct 14, 2026
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Mites are tiny arachnids, related to spiders and ticks; many are so small they’re hard to see without magnification. They occupy a wide range of habitats, from soil and plants to household dust, and different species have very different diets and effects on people.
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The answer to “Tiny arachnids” in the The Washington Post crossword is MITES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 14, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 51-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.
“Tiny arachnids” answer
MITES (5 letters)
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What does MITES mean?
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(noun)
- a minute arachnid which has four pairs of legs when adult, related to the ticks. Many kinds live in the soil and a number are parasitic on plants or animals
When else has “Tiny arachnids” appeared?
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October 14, 2026 (most recent) → MITES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Tiny arachnids”?
The answer is MITES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tiny arachnids”?
5 letters: MITES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 51-Down.
Can “Tiny arachnids” 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?
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