Like someone's lot
Crossword Answer — July 29, 2026
Marked by destiny, as if the cards were already dealt 🎲
WaPo Mini Crossword
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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WaPo Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Watchdog for what people watch, for short — Answer: FCC. Hint: The U.S. agency that keeps an eye on broadcasting and media rules, in abbreviated form 📺
- 4. Lewis with Lamb Chop — Answer: SHARI. Hint: Puppeteer and TV host who shared the stage with a famous sock puppet 🧦
- 6. Hit with the lyric "You haven't even touched your tuna casserole" — Answer: EATIT. Hint: A playful command to dig in, especially when dinner’s on the table 🍽️
- 7. Supervillain, e.g. — Answer: ENEMY. Hint: A classic foe in a comic-book showdown 😈
- 8. Prez played by Brendan Fraser in "Pressure" — Answer: DDE. Hint: It’s the initials of a president in a tense title role, not a full name 😏
Down
- 1. Like someone's lot — Answer: FATED. Hint: Marked by destiny, as if the cards were already dealt 🎲
- 2. Supervillain's deed, often — Answer: CRIME. Hint: A supervillain’s go-to wrongdoing is usually this 😈
- 3. San Fransokyo in "Big Hero 6," e.g. — Answer: CITY. Hint: A place with streets, skylines, and lots of people buzzing around 🌆
- 4. One of three proverbial verbs before "no evil" — Answer: SEE. Hint: The wise little monkey in the proverb is all about watching quietly 👀
- 5. Place for 4-Across's puppets — Answer: HAND. Hint: Where a puppeteer does the waving and working 🎭
The answer to “Like someone's lot” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is FATED — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on July 29, 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.
“Like someone's lot” answer
FATED (5 letters)
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Why the answer is FATED
Marked by destiny, as if the cards were already dealt 🎲
More WaPo Mini answers for July 29, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on July 29, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Watchdog for what people watch, for short → FCC
- 4. Lewis with Lamb Chop → SHARI
- 6. Hit with the lyric "You haven't even touched your tuna casserole" → EATIT
- 7. Supervillain, e.g. → ENEMY
- 8. Prez played by Brendan Fraser in "Pressure" → DDE
Down
- 1. Like someone's lot → FATED
- 2. Supervillain's deed, often → CRIME
- 3. San Fransokyo in "Big Hero 6," e.g. → CITY
- 4. One of three proverbial verbs before "no evil" → SEE
- 5. Place for 4-Across's puppets → HAND
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for July 29, 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 “Like someone's lot”?
The answer is FATED, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Like someone's lot”?
5 letters: FATED.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on July 29, 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.