Van Gogh flowers
Latest answer — October 01, 2026
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Clue explained
Irises are flowers featured in Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, including his 1889 painting “Irises.” The plural names the flowers in the clue.
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WaPo Crossword
This clue's Thursday, October 01, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Van Gogh flowers” in the The Washington Post crossword is IRISES — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 18-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.
“Van Gogh flowers” answer
IRISES (6 letters)
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What does IRISES mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of IRISES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a flat, coloured, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the centre
- a plant with showy flowers, typically of purple or yellow, and sword-shaped leaves. Irises are native to both Eurasia and North America and widely cultivated as ornamentals
When else has “Van Gogh flowers” 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.
October 1, 2026 (most recent) → IRISES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Van Gogh flowers”?
The answer is IRISES, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Van Gogh flowers”?
6 letters: IRISES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 1, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 18-Down.
Can “Van Gogh flowers” 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 October 1, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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