System repair settings, in brief?
Crossword Answer — August 05, 2026
WaPo Mini Crossword
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. One of the "Taylor's Version" albums — Answer: RED. Hint: This re-recorded Taylor Swift album shares its name with a vivid primary color 🎵
- 4. Bro in a sombrero, maybe — Answer: AMIGO. Hint: Think of a friendly Spanish-speaking pal, perhaps at a fiesta 🎉
- 7. One who handles something? — Answer: NAMER. Hint: Think of someone who gives an object its identifying label 🏷️
- 8. Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey — Answer: KILTS. Hint: Think tartan, bagpipes, and a distinctive Scottish garment worn from the waist down. 🏴
- 9. Dog or devil descriptor — Answer: SLY. Hint: Think of a crafty canine or mischievous fiend—what adjective fits both? 😈
Down
- 1. What stars and stripes might represent — Answer: RANKS. Hint: Think of the levels that military insignia can indicate. 🎖️
- 2. Potential virus source — Answer: EMAIL. Hint: Be wary of unexpected messages carrying suspicious attachments or links. 📧
- 3. How faint memories are recalled — Answer: DIMLY. Hint: Think of recalling something in a hazy, barely clear way. 🫧
- 5. Pick up on — Answer: GET. Hint: Notice or understand what someone is implying. 👀
- 6. System repair settings, in brief? — Answer: ORS. Hint: These abbreviated options help restore a computer to working order. 🛠️
The answer to “System repair settings, in brief?” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is ORS — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on August 5, 2026 (6-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.
“System repair settings, in brief?” answer
ORS (3 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 ORS.
Why the answer is ORS
These abbreviated options help restore a computer to working order. 🛠️
More WaPo Mini answers for August 5, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on August 5, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. One of the "Taylor's Version" albums → RED
- 4. Bro in a sombrero, maybe → AMIGO
- 7. One who handles something? → NAMER
- 8. Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey → KILTS
- 9. Dog or devil descriptor → SLY
Down
- 1. What stars and stripes might represent → RANKS
- 2. Potential virus source → EMAIL
- 3. How faint memories are recalled → DIMLY
- 5. Pick up on → GET
- 6. System repair settings, in brief? → ORS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for August 5, 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 “System repair settings, in brief?”?
The answer is ORS, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “System repair settings, in brief?”?
3 letters: ORS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 5, 2026, at 6-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.