Word with brow or blow

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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The word low combines with brow and blow to form two familiar expressions.

Clue explained

Low comes before both “brow” and “blow”: lowbrow describes something unsophisticated, while a low blow is an unfair or underhanded attack.

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The answer to “Word with brow or blow” in the The Washington Post crossword is LOW — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 70-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.

“Word with brow or blow” answer

LOW (3 letters)

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What does LOW mean?

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(adjective)

  • of less than average height from top to bottom or to the top from the ground
  • below average in amount, extent, or intensity
  • ranking below other people or things in importance or class

When else has “Word with brow or blow” 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 18, 2026 (most recent) → LOW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Word with brow or blow”?

The answer is LOW, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word with brow or blow”?

3 letters: LOW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 70-Across.

Can “Word with brow or blow” 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 18, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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