Barents, e.g.
Crossword Answer — July 22, 2026
Think of large bodies of water that can be found near the Arctic! 🌊
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WaPo Mini Crossword
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Across
- 1. Harbors — Answer: HAS. Hint: Think of what you possess in your care! 🏡
- 4. Parents — Answer: FOLKS. Hint: Think of a casual way to refer to your family members! 👨👩👧👦
- 6. Colonel North who was fired by Dutch — Answer: OLLIE. Hint: This playful character loves to share his culinary delights! 🍳
- 7. Fortnite animal that's a loot-releasing piñata — Answer: LLAMA. Hint: This colorful creature brings surprises in a popular battle royale game! 🎉
- 8. Fortnight division — Answer: DAY. Hint: Think about how many of these make up a two-week period! 🌞
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- 1. "Shout out!" — Answer: HOLLA. Hint: When you want to grab someone's attention, sometimes you just need to make some noise! 📣
- 2. Opposite of exacerbate — Answer: ALLAY. Hint: Think of what you do to calm fears or reduce worries. 😊
- 3. Not even 1%, in a way — Answer: SKIM. Hint: Think about what you get when you take off the top layer of something creamy! 🥛
- 4. One of many in an origami object — Answer: FOLD. Hint: Think about how you create shapes from paper by bending it in different ways! 📄
- 5. Barents, e.g. — Answer: SEA. Hint: Think of large bodies of water that can be found near the Arctic! 🌊
The answer to “Barents, e.g.” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is SEA — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 22, 2026 (5-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.
“Barents, e.g.” answer
SEA (3 letters)
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Why the answer is SEA
Think of large bodies of water that can be found near the Arctic! 🌊
More WaPo Mini answers for July 22, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 22, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Harbors → HAS
- 4. Parents → FOLKS
- 6. Colonel North who was fired by Dutch → OLLIE
- 7. Fortnite animal that's a loot-releasing piñata → LLAMA
- 8. Fortnight division → DAY
Down
- 1. "Shout out!" → HOLLA
- 2. Opposite of exacerbate → ALLAY
- 3. Not even 1%, in a way → SKIM
- 4. One of many in an origami object → FOLD
- 5. Barents, e.g. → SEA
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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 “Barents, e.g.”?
The answer is SEA, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Barents, e.g.”?
3 letters: SEA.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 22, 2026, at 5-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.