Crossword Answer
Dish with "alarm" ratings
This spicy dish might make you feel fired up! 🌶️
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Monday, July 13, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. A snake might be used to bust through one — Answer: CLOG. Hint: Sometimes, a sneaky little critter can help clear a blockage! 🐍
- 5. Chihuahua greeting — Answer: HOLA. Hint: Imagine a tiny pup saying hello in a sunny Spanish town! 🐶
- 6. ___ Walker (brand behind a bar) — Answer: HIRAM. Hint: This brand is known for its famous whiskey and shares a name with a biblical figure! 🥃
- 7. Fruit behind a bar — Answer: OLIVE. Hint: Think of a small fruit that can often be found in cocktails! 🍸
- 8. "___ the Fifteenth Season" (2003 Christmas episode of "The Simpsons") — Answer: TIS. Hint: This festive phrase is often used to celebrate the holiday spirit! 🎄
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- 1. Dish with "alarm" ratings — Answer: CHILI. Hint: This spicy dish might make you feel fired up! 🌶️
- 2. "Slender" or "slow" primate — Answer: LORIS. Hint: This nocturnal creature is known for its slow movements and big eyes! 🐒
- 3. Royal name of Norway — Answer: OLAV. Hint: This name has graced the throne of Norway and also means 'ancestor's descendant'! 👑
- 4. Switch selection — Answer: GAME. Hint: Think of something you do when you want to change the rules for fun! 🎮
- 6. Word in the names of many Billboard charts — Answer: HOT. Hint: Think about how you describe something that's really popular or in demand! 🔥
The answer to “Dish with "alarm" ratings” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is CHILI — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 13, 2026 (1-Down), 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.
“Dish with "alarm" ratings” answer
CHILI (5 letters)
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Why the answer is CHILI
This spicy dish might make you feel fired up! 🌶️
More WaPo Mini answers for July 13, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 13, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. A snake might be used to bust through one → CLOG
- 5. Chihuahua greeting → HOLA
- 6. ___ Walker (brand behind a bar) → HIRAM
- 7. Fruit behind a bar → OLIVE
- 8. "___ the Fifteenth Season" (2003 Christmas episode of "The Simpsons") → TIS
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- 1. Dish with "alarm" ratings → CHILI
- 2. "Slender" or "slow" primate → LORIS
- 3. Royal name of Norway → OLAV
- 4. Switch selection → GAME
- 6. Word in the names of many Billboard charts → HOT
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for July 13, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live WaPo Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Dish with "alarm" ratings”?
The answer is CHILI, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Dish with "alarm" ratings”?
5 letters: CHILI.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 1-Down.
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.