WaPo Mini Crossword Answers Today
Thursday’s Daily
By Pete Muller & Frank Longo
Across
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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. 🏝️
Down
- 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. 🏛️
Recent WaPo Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
Need today's Washington Post Mini Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated August 6, 2026 — is listed at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The WaPo Mini is a quick, free bite-size puzzle you can finish in a minute, but a single unfamiliar clue can jam the whole thing. Whether you're checking a finished grid, breaking a deadlock, or want to reveal just one square, the complete clue-by-clue answers are below.
Full WaPo Mini Crossword answer list for today
Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Today's Washington Post Mini answers
Today's solution appears above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as the grid reads. Because a Mini is so small, one missing letter tends to block several crossing answers at once, so we list each answer separately: reveal only the one you need and keep solving the rest yourself. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as the puzzle is published.
What is the Washington Post Mini Crossword?
The Washington Post Mini is the paper's free, quick-solve crossword — a small grid with a handful of across and down clues, designed to be finished in about a minute. Like other minis, it's built for a fast daily hit rather than a long sit-down solve, with clean, contemporary clues that lean on general knowledge and current culture. It's free to play online, which gives it a broad, casual audience — and a steady stream of “what's today's answer?” searches whenever a clever clue trips solvers up.
How the WaPo Mini compares to other mini crosswords
All the minis share the same speedy DNA, with small differences in flavour:
| WaPo Mini | NYT Mini | LA Times Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid size | Small (~5×5) | 5×5 (7×7 weekends) | Small |
| Solve time | About a minute | Under a minute | About a minute |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Clue style | Clean, modern | Punchy, current | Straightforward |
Tips for solving the WaPo Mini faster
- Fill the corners first. Corner squares sit on both a short across and a short down clue, so one gives you crossing letters immediately.
- Trust the crossings. In a grid this small, every letter is shared — solve a stumper's crossing word and the letter appears for free.
- Read all the clues first. With only a handful of clues, the easy ones give you enough letters to guess the hard ones.
- Go with your first instinct. Minis reward quick, direct answers rather than overthinking.
- Use the solver for one square. Our crossword solver reveals a single clue's answer from your known letters, without spoiling the rest.
Browse past WaPo Mini answers
Every previous Washington Post Mini is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions. It's the quickest way to check yesterday's grid or settle a “what was the answer?” question. The archive updates automatically each day — today's answers roll into it as the next Mini goes live — so it stays complete without spoiling the current day for solvers who haven't finished.
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Frequently asked questions
What are today's Washington Post Mini Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's Mini (August 6, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as the puzzle is released.
Is the Washington Post Mini free?
Yes — it's free to play online each day, and our answers and clues are free too.
How do I reveal just one answer?
Each answer is listed separately, so you can reveal only the clue you're stuck on and keep solving the rest of the grid yourself.
How is the WaPo Mini different from the NYT Mini?
They're very similar quick-solve grids; the main difference is the editorial voice and clue selection. If you solve one, you'll feel right at home with the other.
Where can I find past WaPo Mini answers?
Every previous Mini is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.