Crossword Answer
Striking thing from a book?
Think about something used to ignite a fire, but in a literary context! 🔥
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Striking thing from a book? — Answer: MATCH. Hint: Think about something used to ignite a fire, but in a literary context! 🔥
- 6. FBI agent Seger played by 2-Down on "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" — Answer: CLARA. Hint: Think of a name that means bright or clear, often used in stories! ✨
- 7. Setting of the 2024 Netflix series "House of Ninjas" — Answer: JAPAN. Hint: Think of a country known for its cherry blossoms and samurai culture! 🇯🇵
- 8. Upturned — Answer: ONEND. Hint: Think about something that's been flipped over! 🔄
- 9. Soaks up some sun by the sea, say — Answer: BASKS. Hint: Imagine lying on the beach, soaking in the warmth of the sun! ☀️
Down
- 1. Position with poor prospects — Answer: MCJOB. Hint: This term often describes low-wage jobs that lack advancement potential. 💼
- 2. "FBI" actress De La Garza — Answer: ALANA. Hint: This actress shares a name with a popular city in Texas! 🌟
- 3. Much FBI evidence, once — Answer: TAPES. Hint: Think of something that holds crucial information but is no longer as common today! 📼
- 4. Jack-in-the-box feature — Answer: CRANK. Hint: What do you turn to make surprises pop out? 🎉
- 5. All of them may be called on deck — Answer: HANDS. Hint: Think about the people who help out during a ship's voyage! ⛵
The answer to “Striking thing from a book?” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is MATCH — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 18, 2026 (1-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.
“Striking thing from a book?” answer
MATCH (5 letters)
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Why the answer is MATCH
Think about something used to ignite a fire, but in a literary context! 🔥
More WaPo Mini answers for July 18, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 18, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Striking thing from a book? → MATCH
- 6. FBI agent Seger played by 2-Down on "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" → CLARA
- 7. Setting of the 2024 Netflix series "House of Ninjas" → JAPAN
- 8. Upturned → ONEND
- 9. Soaks up some sun by the sea, say → BASKS
Down
- 1. Position with poor prospects → MCJOB
- 2. "FBI" actress De La Garza → ALANA
- 3. Much FBI evidence, once → TAPES
- 4. Jack-in-the-box feature → CRANK
- 5. All of them may be called on deck → HANDS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for July 18, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live WaPo Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the WaPo Mini Crossword
The Washington Post Mini Crossword is a compact daily grid for a fast solve. Like other minis, every letter crosses something else, so one stuck clue can freeze the board — and one revealed answer usually unlocks the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Striking thing from a book?”?
The answer is MATCH, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Striking thing from a book?”?
5 letters: MATCH.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 18, 2026, at 1-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.