Travel as the wind blows
Latest answer — September 25, 2026
33 Down
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Clue explained
To SAIL is to travel by means of wind acting on sails. Here the answer is the infinitive verb requested by “Travel.”
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The answer to “Travel as the wind blows” in the The Washington Post crossword is SAIL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 33-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.
“Travel as the wind blows” answer
SAIL (4 letters)
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What does SAIL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SAIL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel
- a wind-catching apparatus attached to the arm of a windmill
- a voyage or excursion in a ship, especially a sailing ship or boat
When else has “Travel as the wind blows” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → SAIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Travel as the wind blows”?
The answer is SAIL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Travel as the wind blows”?
4 letters: SAIL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 25, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 33-Down.
Can “Travel as the wind blows” 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 25, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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