Leonardo's birthplace
Crossword Answer — August 06, 2026
WaPo Mini Crossword
Thursday, August 06, 2026
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Word after car or body — Answer: WASH. Hint: Think of a cleaning treatment that can follow either of those two words. 🧼
- 5. Leonardo's birthplace — Answer: VINCI. Hint: Think of the Tuscan town that gave Leonardo his famous name 🗺️
- 6. Mint bar — Answer: INGOT. Hint: Think of a compact brick-shaped piece of precious metal made at a mint. 🪙
- 7. Disney CEO before and after Chapek — Answer: IGER. Hint: This longtime Disney leader held the top job on both sides of Bob Chapek’s tenure. 🎬
- 8. What you might resort to? — Answer: ISLE. Hint: Think of a relaxing getaway destination surrounded by water. 🏝️
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- 1. See 2-Down — Answer: WINGS. Hint: Look to 2-Down for the feathered tools that help a bird take flight. 🐦
- 2. With 1-Down, costume accessories sold next to halos, maybe — Answer: ANGEL. Hint: Think of a heavenly winged figure whose outfit might include a halo and matching accessories. 😇
- 3. Something seen in a box after a baseball game? — Answer: SCORE. Hint: Think of the numbers that show who won and by how much ⚾
- 4. It frequently increases the 3-Down — Answer: HIT. Hint: A successful baseball contact often boosts the scoreboard total. ⚾
- 5. A couple before X — Answer: VIII. Hint: Think in Roman numerals: count back two from ten. 🏛️
The answer to “Leonardo's birthplace” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is VINCI — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the WaPo Mini on August 6, 2026 (5-Across), 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.
“Leonardo's birthplace” answer
VINCI (5 letters)
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Why the answer is VINCI
Think of the Tuscan town that gave Leonardo his famous name 🗺️
More WaPo Mini answers for August 6, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the WaPo Mini on August 6, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Word after car or body → WASH
- 5. Leonardo's birthplace → VINCI
- 6. Mint bar → INGOT
- 7. Disney CEO before and after Chapek → IGER
- 8. What you might resort to? → ISLE
Down
- 1. See 2-Down → WINGS
- 2. With 1-Down, costume accessories sold next to halos, maybe → ANGEL
- 3. Something seen in a box after a baseball game? → SCORE
- 4. It frequently increases the 3-Down → HIT
- 5. A couple before X → VIII
Want the whole grid in one place? The full WaPo Mini answer list for August 6, 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 “Leonardo's birthplace”?
The answer is VINCI, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Leonardo's birthplace”?
5 letters: VINCI.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 5-Across.
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.