Crossword Answer
Old Turkish bigwig
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. David Beckham or Roger Daltrey, e.g., as of 2025 — Answer: SIR
- 4. With 1-Down, appetizer often served in a crock — Answer: ONION
- 7. Body parts whose name has remained unchanged from the Latin — Answer: ULNAE
- 8. Old Turkish bigwig — Answer: PASHA
- 9. Part of MYOB — Answer: YOUR
Down
- 1. See 4-Across — Answer: SOUP
- 2. Fancy furniture feature — Answer: INLAY
- 3. Laundry soap brand mentioned in a "Hair" song — Answer: RINSO
- 5. Island birthplace of Nicole Kidman and Nicole Scherzinger — Answer: OAHU
- 6. Dear companion? — Answer: NEAR
The answer to “Old Turkish bigwig” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is PASHA — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 16, 2026 (8-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.
“Old Turkish bigwig” answer
PASHA (5 letters)
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Why the answer is PASHA
PASHA is the 5-letter solution that fits "Old Turkish bigwig" in the WaPo Mini crossword on July 16, 2026 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
More WaPo Mini answers for July 16, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 16, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. David Beckham or Roger Daltrey, e.g., as of 2025 → SIR
- 4. With 1-Down, appetizer often served in a crock → ONION
- 7. Body parts whose name has remained unchanged from the Latin → ULNAE
- 8. Old Turkish bigwig → PASHA
- 9. Part of MYOB → YOUR
Down
- 1. See 4-Across → SOUP
- 2. Fancy furniture feature → INLAY
- 3. Laundry soap brand mentioned in a "Hair" song → RINSO
- 5. Island birthplace of Nicole Kidman and Nicole Scherzinger → OAHU
- 6. Dear companion? → NEAR
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Old Turkish bigwig”?
The answer is PASHA, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Old Turkish bigwig”?
5 letters: PASHA.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 16, 2026, at 8-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.