Tribute penner

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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Clue explained

An odist is a writer of odes, or tribute poems. The unusual noun is formed from ode plus the agent suffix -ist.

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Definition
A poet writing a formal tribute poem.

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The answer to “Tribute penner” in the The Washington Post crossword is ODIST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 49-Across. 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.

“Tribute penner” answer

ODIST (5 letters)

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What does ODIST mean?

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(noun)

  • A person who writes odes.

When else has “Tribute penner” appeared?

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September 27, 2026 (most recent) → ODIST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Tribute penner”?

The answer is ODIST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tribute penner”?

5 letters: ODIST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 49-Across.

Can “Tribute penner” 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 27, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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