Crossword Answer
Tarantula-eating mammal
This clever climber is known for its long nose and curious nature! 🦝
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Verbal alternative to a shrug — Answer: MEH. Hint: When words fail to show indifference, this expression steps in! 😌
- 4. Tarantula-eating mammal — Answer: COATI. Hint: This clever climber is known for its long nose and curious nature! 🦝
- 6. Lab neckwear — Answer: IDTAG. Hint: Think of something you wear at work that helps identify you! 🎓
- 7. Babies' breakthroughs? — Answer: TEETH. Hint: These little developments can bring both joy and discomfort for tiny humans! 😁
- 8. Exclamation on Talk Like a Pirate Day — Answer: YAR. Hint: Channel your inner buccaneer and shout something bold! 🏴☠️
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- 1. Mom, in Manchester — Answer: MATER. Hint: Think about a term that’s often used to refer to a mother or a source of something! 👩👧
- 2. What contains many a 4-Down, in Dijon — Answer: ETAT. Hint: Think about the place that holds a lot of history and governance! 🏛️
- 3. With 4-Down, what "acropolis" literally means — Answer: HIGH. Hint: Think about a place that's elevated, where ancient civilizations often built their temples! 🏔️
- 4. See 3-Down — Answer: CITY. Hint: This place is often bustling with life and full of hidden gems! 🏙️
- 5. Concert venues in ancient Greece — Answer: ODEA. Hint: These were musical halls where great performances echoed through history! 🎶
The answer to “Tarantula-eating mammal” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is COATI — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 7, 2026 (4-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Tarantula-eating mammal” answer
COATI (5 letters)
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Why the answer is COATI
This clever climber is known for its long nose and curious nature! 🦝
More WaPo Mini answers for July 7, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 7, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Verbal alternative to a shrug → MEH
- 4. Tarantula-eating mammal → COATI
- 6. Lab neckwear → IDTAG
- 7. Babies' breakthroughs? → TEETH
- 8. Exclamation on Talk Like a Pirate Day → YAR
Down
- 1. Mom, in Manchester → MATER
- 2. What contains many a 4-Down, in Dijon → ETAT
- 3. With 4-Down, what "acropolis" literally means → HIGH
- 4. See 3-Down → CITY
- 5. Concert venues in ancient Greece → ODEA
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About the WaPo Mini Crossword
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tarantula-eating mammal”?
The answer is COATI, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tarantula-eating mammal”?
5 letters: COATI.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 7, 2026, at 4-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's WaPo Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the WaPo Mini answers page.