Wind up costing
Crossword Answer — August 01, 2026
WaPo Mini Crossword
Saturday, August 01, 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. Slangy suffix with two or three — Answer: FER. Hint: A casual ending you might tack onto words in a playful drawl 😄
- 4. Potential text message on V-Day — Answer: ILUVU. Hint: A sweet little Valentine note that keeps it short and heartfelt 💌
- 7. "Are so!" elicitor — Answer: AMNOT. Hint: A blunt comeback to a boast, delivered in playground style 😜
- 8. Gun-___ (armed à la Yosemite Sam) — Answer: TOTIN. Hint: A cowboy’s way of carrying firepower on his hip, not in a holster for show 🤠
- 9. Regretting yesterday's gym session, perhaps — Answer: SORE. Hint: How you might feel after pushing a little too hard at the gym 😣
Down
- 1. Order from on high — Answer: FIAT. Hint: A decree that comes with serious authority from above 📜
- 2. "___ Christmas Countdown" (2007 TV special featuring kid-vid characters) — Answer: ELMOS. Hint: Sesame Street’s fuzzy little host leads this holiday special’s title 🧸
- 3. Wind up costing — Answer: RUNTO. Hint: Bring it to a close in a way that adds up 😏
- 5. ___ dire (jury selection process) — Answer: VOIR. Hint: French courtroom phrase for picking the panel of jurors, with a little legal flair ⚖️
- 6. "Reader" founder Eric — Answer: UTNE. Hint: A magazine-minded pioneer whose surname is linked to a respected alternative reader 😄
The answer to “Wind up costing” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is RUNTO — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on August 1, 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.
“Wind up costing” answer
RUNTO (5 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's RUNTO.
Why the answer is RUNTO
Bring it to a close in a way that adds up 😏
More WaPo Mini answers for August 1, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on August 1, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Slangy suffix with two or three → FER
- 4. Potential text message on V-Day → ILUVU
- 7. "Are so!" elicitor → AMNOT
- 8. Gun-___ (armed à la Yosemite Sam) → TOTIN
- 9. Regretting yesterday's gym session, perhaps → SORE
Down
- 1. Order from on high → FIAT
- 2. "___ Christmas Countdown" (2007 TV special featuring kid-vid characters) → ELMOS
- 3. Wind up costing → RUNTO
- 5. ___ dire (jury selection process) → VOIR
- 6. "Reader" founder Eric → UTNE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for August 1, 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 “Wind up costing”?
The answer is RUNTO, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Wind up costing”?
5 letters: RUNTO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 1, 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.