Vinaigrette ingredient, initially
Latest answer — September 10, 2026
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EVOO is the common abbreviation for extra-virgin olive oil, a typical vinaigrette ingredient. “Initially” signals taking the initial letters of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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The answer to “Vinaigrette ingredient, initially” in the The Washington Post crossword is EVOO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 15-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.
“Vinaigrette ingredient, initially” answer
EVOO (4 letters)
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September 10, 2026 (most recent) → EVOO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Vinaigrette ingredient, initially”?
The answer is EVOO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Vinaigrette ingredient, initially”?
4 letters: EVOO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 15-Across.
Can “Vinaigrette ingredient, initially” 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.
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The full grid for September 10, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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