Crossword Answer
Hot-rod engines, informally
These powerful engines are known for their distinct shape and performance! 🏎️
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Like sale prices, relatively — Answer: LOW. Hint: Think of values that dip down to save some cash! 💸
- 4. Hot-rod engines, informally — Answer: HEMIS. Hint: These powerful engines are known for their distinct shape and performance! 🏎️
- 6. Where the Spanish cyclist Julio Jiménez was born and died — Answer: AVILA. Hint: This historic city in Spain is famous for its well-preserved medieval walls. 🏰
- 7. "I'm not gonna stand in their way!" — Answer: LETEM. Hint: Sometimes you just have to let things happen! 🚀
- 8. Like sale prices — Answer: LESS. Hint: Think about what makes deals more appealing! 💸
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- 1. Bank whose failure could cause a disaster — Answer: LEVEE. Hint: Think about a barrier designed to hold back water and prevent floods! 🌊
- 2. Strikes out, say — Answer: OMITS. Hint: Sometimes, you just leave things out without a second thought! 🗑️
- 3. Beguiling behavior — Answer: WILES. Hint: Think of clever tricks or charms that can easily sway someone's feelings. 😉
- 4. Word in the name of many a college campus building — Answer: HALL. Hint: Think of a common gathering space on campus! 🏛️
- 5. Daniel's daughter on Netflix's "Cobra Kai" — Answer: SAM. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like it could belong to a popular female character! 🌟
The answer to “Hot-rod engines, informally” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is HEMIS — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 9, 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.
“Hot-rod engines, informally” answer
HEMIS (5 letters)
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Why the answer is HEMIS
These powerful engines are known for their distinct shape and performance! 🏎️
More WaPo Mini answers for July 9, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 9, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Like sale prices, relatively → LOW
- 4. Hot-rod engines, informally → HEMIS
- 6. Where the Spanish cyclist Julio Jiménez was born and died → AVILA
- 7. "I'm not gonna stand in their way!" → LETEM
- 8. Like sale prices → LESS
Down
- 1. Bank whose failure could cause a disaster → LEVEE
- 2. Strikes out, say → OMITS
- 3. Beguiling behavior → WILES
- 4. Word in the name of many a college campus building → HALL
- 5. Daniel's daughter on Netflix's "Cobra Kai" → SAM
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Hot-rod engines, informally”?
The answer is HEMIS, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hot-rod engines, informally”?
5 letters: HEMIS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 9, 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.