"The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya
Crossword Answer — July 28, 2026
A vengeance-driven fencing master from a beloved fairy-tale adventure 🎭
WaPo Mini Crossword
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. In a crowd of — Answer: AMID. Hint: Right in the middle of the action, not off to the side 🙂
- 5. Fine-tuned — Answer: HONED. Hint: Sharpened to a very precise edge, like a skill or tool 🪒
- 7. Baker who sang before Game 2 of the 2006 World Series — Answer: ANITA. Hint: A soulful singer with a first name that sounds like a warm greeting. 🎤
- 8. Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series — Answer: SEGER. Hint: A classic rock voice from the Midwest took the mic before the first pitch in 2006 ⚾
- 9. Paramore lead guitarist Taylor ___ — Answer: YORK. Hint: A famous surname that pairs with the band’s guitarist and also sounds like a big city in England 🏙️
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- 1. They have their "moments" — Answer: AHAS. Hint: Little bursts of sudden realization, not long speeches 😊
- 2. You can take it to the bank — Answer: MONEY. Hint: The kind of thing that makes your wallet feel a little heavier 💰
- 3. "The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya — Answer: INIGO. Hint: A vengeance-driven fencing master from a beloved fairy-tale adventure 🎭
- 4. Put a damper on — Answer: DETER. Hint: To put the brakes on something before it gets going 🚫
- 6. ___ Ages — Answer: DARK. Hint: A gloomy stretch of history, not a bright one 🌑
The answer to “"The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is INIGO — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 28, 2026 (3-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.
“"The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya” answer
INIGO (5 letters)
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Why the answer is INIGO
A vengeance-driven fencing master from a beloved fairy-tale adventure 🎭
More WaPo Mini answers for July 28, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 28, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. In a crowd of → AMID
- 5. Fine-tuned → HONED
- 7. Baker who sang before Game 2 of the 2006 World Series → ANITA
- 8. Bob who sang before Game 1 of the 2006 World Series → SEGER
- 9. Paramore lead guitarist Taylor ___ → YORK
Down
- 1. They have their "moments" → AHAS
- 2. You can take it to the bank → MONEY
- 3. "The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya → INIGO
- 4. Put a damper on → DETER
- 6. ___ Ages → DARK
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for July 28, 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 “"The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya”?
The answer is INIGO, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"The Princess Bride" swordsman Montoya”?
5 letters: INIGO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 3-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.