Participates in a marathon

Archive answer — August 18, 2026

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Clue explained

“RACES” is the published 5-letter fill for 3 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

6 clues
  1. 1One of thousands on your face
  2. 5Leaves for dinner?
  3. 6Flavorful portmanteau that Coca-Cola applied to trademark
  4. 7Irks some?
  5. 8University of Miami football team, for short
  6. 9It's often paired with <i>sciences</i> or <i>crafts</i>

Down

6 clues
  1. 1Person who might hang macaroni art on their fridge
  2. 2They might be stuffed in a jar?
  3. 3Participates in a marathonRACES
  4. 4Ice-cream brand with flavors such as Salted Caramel Pretzel and Mocha Almond Fudge
  5. 5Shape of many a pickle
  6. 6Pet lover's org.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. One of thousands on your face

    Answer: PORE

  2. 5. Leaves for dinner?

    Answer: SALAD

  3. 6. Flavorful portmanteau that Coca-Cola applied to trademark

    Answer: SPRICY

  4. 7. Irks some?

    Answer: PEEVES

  5. 8. University of Miami football team, for short

    Answer: CANES

  6. 9. It's often paired with <i>sciences</i> or <i>crafts</i>

    Answer: ARTS

Down

  1. 1. Person who might hang macaroni art on their fridge

    Answer: PARENT

  2. 2. They might be stuffed in a jar?

    Answer: OLIVES

  3. 3. Participates in a marathon

    Answer: RACES

  4. 4. Ice-cream brand with flavors such as Salted Caramel Pretzel and Mocha Almond Fudge

    Answer: EDYS

  5. 5. Shape of many a pickle

    Answer: SPEAR

  6. 6. Pet lover's org.

    Answer: SPCA

The answer to “Participates in a marathon” in the The Atlantic Crossword is RACES — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 18, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Participates in a marathon” answer

RACES(5 letters)

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Why does RACES fit?

RACES is the published 5-letter answer at 3-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Participates in a marathon” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Participates in a marathon”?

The answer is RACES.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: RACES.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 18, 2026 at 3-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 18, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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