Defib locales
Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026
Think about places where you might find life-saving equipment in action! ⚕️
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WaPo Mini Crossword
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Mineo of old movies — Answer: SAL. Hint: Think of a famous actor who shares a name with a type of seasoning! 🌱
- 4. Feeling of people who need more excitement in life — Answer: ENNUI. Hint: Sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions, craving a little more thrill! 🎢
- 6. Bridget who plays Monica on "The Rookie" — Answer: REGAN. Hint: She shares her last name with a popular type of storytelling device often used in film and TV! 🎭
- 7. One worthy of wearing a halo — Answer: SAINT. Hint: Think of someone celebrated for their goodness and virtue! 😇
- 8. New York's "Quick Draw" game, e.g. — Answer: KENO. Hint: This game involves picking numbers and hoping for a lucky draw! 🎲
Down
- 1. With 5-Down, enter on tiptoe, say — Answer: SNEAK. Hint: Move quietly, as if trying not to wake anyone! 🤫
- 2. Rolling Stones #1 hit whose title is a woman's name — Answer: ANGIE. Hint: Think of a classic song that might make you think of a special lady! 🎶
- 3. Long-running Greg Evans comic strip whose title character is surnamed DeGroot — Answer: LUANN. Hint: Think of a comic strip that follows the highs and lows of a teenage girl navigating her way through life! 😄
- 4. Defib locales — Answer: ERS. Hint: Think about places where you might find life-saving equipment in action! ⚕️
- 5. See 1-Down — Answer: INTO. Hint: Think about where you might go to uncover a hidden truth! 🔍
The answer to “Defib locales” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ERS — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 23, 2026 (4-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.
“Defib locales” answer
ERS (3 letters)
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Why the answer is ERS
Think about places where you might find life-saving equipment in action! ⚕️
More WaPo Mini answers for July 23, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 23, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Mineo of old movies → SAL
- 4. Feeling of people who need more excitement in life → ENNUI
- 6. Bridget who plays Monica on "The Rookie" → REGAN
- 7. One worthy of wearing a halo → SAINT
- 8. New York's "Quick Draw" game, e.g. → KENO
Down
- 1. With 5-Down, enter on tiptoe, say → SNEAK
- 2. Rolling Stones #1 hit whose title is a woman's name → ANGIE
- 3. Long-running Greg Evans comic strip whose title character is surnamed DeGroot → LUANN
- 4. Defib locales → ERS
- 5. See 1-Down → INTO
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Defib locales”?
The answer is ERS, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Defib locales”?
3 letters: ERS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 23, 2026, at 4-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.