Segments from 1-Across, say
Crossword Answer — July 21, 2026
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WaPo Mini Crossword
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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WaPo Mini Crossword Clues
Across
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Best Picture of 2005 — Answer: CRASH. Hint: Think of a film that brings unexpected events and emotional journeys together! 🎬
- 6. See 4-Down — Answer: LOTTO. Hint: Feeling lucky? Try your hand at a game of chance! 🎲
- 7. Best-case scenario — Answer: IDEAL. Hint: Think about the perfect situation you could hope for! 🌟
- 8. Like the Scotch whiskies Lagavulin and Laphroaig — Answer: PEATY. Hint: Think of a flavor often associated with certain smoky spirits! 🥃
- 9. Follower of two, three, or four, but not one — Answer: SOME. Hint: Think of a word that comes after a group, but never alone! 🤔
Down
- 1. Segments from 1-Across, say — Answer: CLIPS. Hint: Think of what you might save when trimming something down! ✂️
- 2. Occasion to take the bull by the horns — Answer: RODEO. Hint: It's a lively event where cowboys show their skills! 🤠
- 3. No group for a benchwarmer — Answer: ATEAM. Hint: Think about what happens when someone isn't included in a team! 🤔
- 4. With 6-Across, New York's 6-of-59 draw game, e.g. — Answer: STATE. Hint: Think about the official name of where you live! 🗽
- 5. Worthy of wearing a halo — Answer: HOLY. Hint: Think of something that’s often associated with angels and goodness! 😇
The answer to “Segments from 1-Across, say” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is CLIPS — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 21, 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.
“Segments from 1-Across, say” answer
CLIPS (5 letters)
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Why the answer is CLIPS
Think of what you might save when trimming something down! ✂️
More WaPo Mini answers for July 21, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 21, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Best Picture of 2005 → CRASH
- 6. See 4-Down → LOTTO
- 7. Best-case scenario → IDEAL
- 8. Like the Scotch whiskies Lagavulin and Laphroaig → PEATY
- 9. Follower of two, three, or four, but not one → SOME
Down
- 1. Segments from 1-Across, say → CLIPS
- 2. Occasion to take the bull by the horns → RODEO
- 3. No group for a benchwarmer → ATEAM
- 4. With 6-Across, New York's 6-of-59 draw game, e.g. → STATE
- 5. Worthy of wearing a halo → HOLY
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for July 21, 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 “Segments from 1-Across, say”?
The answer is CLIPS, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Segments from 1-Across, say”?
5 letters: CLIPS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 21, 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.