WaPo Crossword Answers - Aug 3

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By Matthew Luter · Edited by Patti Varol

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Across

1. Collaboratively managed website — Answer: WIKI. Hint: Think of an online reference page that many people can edit and improve together 📚
5. Responded in court — Answer: PLED. Hint: What a defendant might have done when formally addressed by the judge. ⚖️
9. Big serving of cake — Answer: SLAB. Hint: Think of a thick, flat piece cut from a larger dessert. 🍰
13. Vows exchanged with rings — Answer: IDOS. Hint: These are the promises couples make during a wedding ceremony 💍
14. Ireland, to the Irish — Answer: EIRE. Hint: Think of the Gaelic name locals use for their homeland. 🇮🇪
15. Novelist Vonnegut — Answer: KURT. Hint: Think of the first name of the author behind *Slaughterhouse-Five* and *Cat’s Cradle* 📚
16. Hamilton bills — Answer: TENS. Hint: Think of the U.S. bills featuring Alexander Hamilton 💵
17. Landed on a perch — Answer: ALIT. Hint: A bird did this when it settled onto a branch. 🐦
18. Pet aisle brand — Answer: IAMS. Hint: Think of a well-known pet food name you might spot on a grocery-store shelf 🐾
19. Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert — Answer: SAGUAROCACTUS. Hint: Think of the towering, water-storing desert giant often seen silhouetted against Arizona sunsets. 🌵
22. Young newt — Answer: EFT. Hint: This is the name for a young salamander before it matures. 🦎
23. __ and paste — Answer: CUT. Hint: Think of the two basic actions used to move text around on a screen. 🖥️
24. Places for books that may be borrowed — Answer: LIBRARYSHELVES. Hint: Look for the storage spots where loanable books wait for their next reader. 📚
32. Extra sports periods, briefly — Answer: OTS. Hint: Think of the abbreviated periods added when a game is tied 🏟️
33. "You __ what you sow" — Answer: REAP. Hint: This proverb says your actions eventually bring matching results 🌾
34. Handed out playing cards — Answer: DEALT. Hint: Distributed cards to players at the table. 🃏
35. Clearance rack caveat — Answer: ASIS. Hint: A bargain may come with a no-guarantees warning attached 🏷️
37. Prepare to publish — Answer: EDIT. Hint: Polish your writing and fix any mistakes before sending it to print 📝
39. Curved line on a musical score — Answer: SLUR. Hint: This notation gently connects notes so they’re played smoothly as one phrase 🎶
40. Internet access device — Answer: MODEM. Hint: This device helps your computer connect to the internet through your service provider. 🌐
42. "__ Diary ... " — Answer: DEAR. Hint: A journal entry might begin with this affectionate greeting. 📔
44. End of a college email address — Answer: EDU. Hint: The web suffix you’ll often see on campus emails 📧
45. Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints — Answer: SKELETALSYSTEM. Hint: Think of the body’s supportive framework that connects bones at joints. 🦴
48. Lav — Answer: LOO. Hint: A casual term for the room where you freshen up. 🚻
49. Driving range prop — Answer: TEE. Hint: A small stand that holds your golf ball before the swing begins. ⛳
50. Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do? — Answer: SHOWSOMESPINE. Hint: Think of a gutsy response that means refusing to back down. 💪
57. Sweetheart — Answer: BEAU. Hint: A charming term for someone you love dearly 💕
58. One with a superiority complex — Answer: SNOB. Hint: This person looks down on others and considers themselves socially above the crowd 😏
59. Hammer, for one — Answer: TOOL. Hint: It’s something you might keep in a toolbox for getting jobs done. 🔧
60. Musical based on "La bohème" — Answer: RENT. Hint: This rock musical updates Puccini’s opera to follow struggling artists in New York’s East Village. 🎵
61. Off-white hue — Answer: ECRU. Hint: Think of a soft, beige-leaning shade often seen in linen or unbleached fabric. 🧵
62. Woolly mamas — Answer: EWES. Hint: These woolly ladies are female sheep, often busy raising lambs. 🐑
63. Sportsbook figures — Answer: ODDS. Hint: These numbers show how likely a wager is to pay off. 🎲
64. Monopoly card — Answer: DEED. Hint: This card represents ownership of a property in the classic real-estate board game 🏠
65. Fairy __ — Answer: TALE. Hint: Think of a magical bedtime story with enchanted characters 🧚

Down

1. Comical wordsmiths — Answer: WITS. Hint: These funny writers are known for their sharp humor and clever turns of phrase. ✍️
2. Brainstorming product — Answer: IDEA. Hint: A burst of creative thinking can produce this spark of possibility. 💡
3. Hong __ — Answer: KONG. Hint: Think of the famous Asian harbor city often paired with “Hong” in its name. 🌆
4. Credit card provider — Answer: ISSUER. Hint: Think of the company that provides and backs your card. 💳
5. Partridge's place, in a Christmas song — Answer: PEARTREE. Hint: Think of the tree serving as a partridge’s festive perch. 🎄
6. Disney's "__ & Stitch" — Answer: LILO. Hint: The first name of the brave Hawaiian girl who befriends an unusual blue alien in this Disney adventure 🌺
7. "Springsteen" country singer Church — Answer: ERIC. Hint: This country singer shares his first name with the man behind “Born to Run.” 🎸
8. Disconnect — Answer: DETACH. Hint: Separate something from what it’s attached to. 🔌
9. Fruity candy brand — Answer: SKITTLES. Hint: This colorful candy brand is famous for letting you taste the rainbow 🌈
10. Party with poi — Answer: LUAU. Hint: Think of a festive Hawaiian gathering known for island food, music, and hula dancing 🌺
11. Sleeve fillers — Answer: ARMS. Hint: These body parts fill out your shirt sleeves. 💪
12. K-pop band also known as the Bangtan Boys — Answer: BTS. Hint: This South Korean group’s nickname translates roughly to “Bulletproof Boy Scouts.” 🎤
20. Not at all close — Answer: AFAR. Hint: Think of something far away rather than nearby 🌌
21. Prompted, in a theater — Answer: CUED. Hint: Given a signal to deliver your line onstage 🎭
24. Fertile soils — Answer: LOAMS. Hint: Gardeners prize these nutrient-rich earths for healthy plant growth 🌱
25. "There, there" — Answer: ITSOK. Hint: A comforting phrase meant to reassure someone that everything is fine. 😊
26. Back of a hit 45 record — Answer: BSIDE. Hint: Think of the less-promoted side of a classic vinyl single. 🎶
27. When repeated, "You know the rest" — Answer: YADDA. Hint: A casual way to trail off when everyone already knows the remaining details 🤫
28. Sales pitch — Answer: SPIEL. Hint: A persuasive little speech meant to win you over 🎤
29. Parking attendant — Answer: VALET. Hint: This person parks and retrieves your car for you. 🚗
30. Dodge — Answer: ELUDE. Hint: Avoid something skillfully instead of facing it head-on. 🏃
31. Play a ukulele — Answer: STRUM. Hint: Use your fingers to brush across its strings and make music 🎶
36. Performances with no empty seats — Answer: SELLOUTS. Hint: These shows are packed from curtain rise to final bow. 🎭
38. Sensory receptor on a tongue — Answer: TASTEBUD. Hint: It helps you detect whether a bite is sweet, salty, sour, or bitter. 👅
41. Cat's noise — Answer: MEOW. Hint: A feline might make this sound when asking for attention. 🐱
43. Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled — Answer: RYES. Hint: Think of the hearty sandwich breads often paired with pastrami or corned beef 🥪
46. Threw away — Answer: TOSSED. Hint: What you did when you got rid of something or sent it flying. 🗑️
47. 12-Down, e.g. — Answer: SEPTET. Hint: Think of a musical or verbal group made up of seven members. 🎶
50. __ money: startup funds — Answer: SEED. Hint: Think of the initial funding that helps a new venture take root. 🌱
51. Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class — Answer: HAND. Hint: Think of the body part whose outline becomes a classic turkey doodle in art class 🦃
52. Not often, but not never — Answer: ONCE. Hint: Think of something happening on a rare single occasion. 🎯
53. "What __ can I say?" — Answer: MORE. Hint: It’s the word that completes the phrase when you’re at a loss for anything else to add. 🤔
54. Des Moines locale — Answer: IOWA. Hint: Des Moines is the capital of this Midwestern state. 🌽
55. Christmas carol — Answer: NOEL. Hint: Think of a festive song often sung during the holiday season 🎶
56. "What __ can I say?" — Answer: ELSE. Hint: It asks what other option remains in the situation. 🤔
57. Sis's playmate — Answer: BRO. Hint: A casual way to refer to your sister’s brother or male buddy. 🙂

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Washington Post Crossword answers for August 3, 2026

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Full WaPo Crossword answer list for August 3, 2026

Every clue from the August 3 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	Collaboratively managed website	WIKI
5	Responded in court	PLED
9	Big serving of cake	SLAB
13	Vows exchanged with rings	IDOS
14	Ireland, to the Irish	EIRE
15	Novelist Vonnegut	KURT
16	Hamilton bills	TENS
17	Landed on a perch	ALIT
18	Pet aisle brand	IAMS
19	Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert	SAGUAROCACTUS
22	Young newt	EFT
23	__ and paste	CUT
24	Places for books that may be borrowed	LIBRARYSHELVES
32	Extra sports periods, briefly	OTS
33	"You __ what you sow"	REAP
34	Handed out playing cards	DEALT
35	Clearance rack caveat	ASIS
37	Prepare to publish	EDIT
39	Curved line on a musical score	SLUR
40	Internet access device	MODEM
42	"__ Diary ... "	DEAR
44	End of a college email address	EDU
45	Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints	SKELETALSYSTEM
48	Lav	LOO
49	Driving range prop	TEE
50	Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?	SHOWSOMESPINE
57	Sweetheart	BEAU
58	One with a superiority complex	SNOB
59	Hammer, for one	TOOL
60	Musical based on "La bohème"	RENT
61	Off-white hue	ECRU
62	Woolly mamas	EWES
63	Sportsbook figures	ODDS
64	Monopoly card	DEED
65	Fairy __	TALE

Down

#	Clue	Answer
1	Comical wordsmiths	WITS
2	Brainstorming product	IDEA
3	Hong __	KONG
4	Credit card provider	ISSUER
5	Partridge's place, in a Christmas song	PEARTREE
6	Disney's "__ & Stitch"	LILO
7	"Springsteen" country singer Church	ERIC
8	Disconnect	DETACH
9	Fruity candy brand	SKITTLES
10	Party with poi	LUAU
11	Sleeve fillers	ARMS
12	K-pop band also known as the Bangtan Boys	BTS
20	Not at all close	AFAR
21	Prompted, in a theater	CUED
24	Fertile soils	LOAMS
25	"There, there"	ITSOK
26	Back of a hit 45 record	BSIDE
27	When repeated, "You know the rest"	YADDA
28	Sales pitch	SPIEL
29	Parking attendant	VALET
30	Dodge	ELUDE
31	Play a ukulele	STRUM
36	Performances with no empty seats	SELLOUTS
38	Sensory receptor on a tongue	TASTEBUD
41	Cat's noise	MEOW
43	Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled	RYES
46	Threw away	TOSSED
47	12-Down, e.g.	SEPTET
50	__ money: startup funds	SEED
51	Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class	HAND
52	Not often, but not never	ONCE
53	"What __ can I say?"	MORE
54	Des Moines locale	IOWA
55	Christmas carol	NOEL
56	"What __ can I say?"	ELSE
57	Sis's playmate	BRO

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