"You got that right"
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
59 Across
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Clue explained
In informal speech, “Facts!” means “That’s true” or “You got that right.” It’s an emphatic way to agree, often used as a standalone response when someone has said something you strongly endorse.
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- Phrase or idiom
WaPo Crossword
This clue's Thursday, October 15, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “"You got that right"” in the The Washington Post crossword is FACTS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 59-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.
“"You got that right"” answer
FACTS (5 letters)
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What does FACTS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FACTS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a thing that is known or proved to be true
When else has “"You got that right"” 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 15, 2026 (most recent) → FACTS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"You got that right"”?
The answer is FACTS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"You got that right"”?
5 letters: FACTS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 59-Across.
Can “"You got that right"” 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 15, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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