Hairstyle for Questlove

Archive answer — August 24, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

“AFRO” is the published 4-letter fill for 2 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Literal and figurative filling of a whoopee cushion
  2. 4Fast & Furious: Hollywood ___ (roller coaster that has rotating cars)
  3. 6<i>Beetlejuice</i> and <i>Beetlejuice Beetlejuice</i> actor Catherine
  4. 7The <i>T</i> of <i>SATB</i>
  5. 8Enjoy some <i>bourekas</i>

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Dude at the top of the beanstalk
  2. 2Hairstyle for QuestloveAFRO
  3. 3Betelgeuse, e.g.
  4. 4Be adoring
  5. 5<i>Pluribus</i> star Seehorn

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Across

  1. 1. Literal and figurative filling of a whoopee cushion

    Answer: GAS

  2. 4. Fast & Furious: Hollywood ___ (roller coaster that has rotating cars)

    Answer: DRIFT

  3. 6. <i>Beetlejuice</i> and <i>Beetlejuice Beetlejuice</i> actor Catherine

    Answer: OHARA

  4. 7. The <i>T</i> of <i>SATB</i>

    Answer: TENOR

  5. 8. Enjoy some <i>bourekas</i>

    Answer: EAT

Down

  1. 1. Dude at the top of the beanstalk

    Answer: GIANT

  2. 2. Hairstyle for Questlove

    Answer: AFRO

  3. 3. Betelgeuse, e.g.

    Answer: STAR

  4. 4. Be adoring

    Answer: DOTE

  5. 5. <i>Pluribus</i> star Seehorn

    Answer: RHEA

The answer to “Hairstyle for Questlove” in the The Atlantic Crossword is AFRO — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 24, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Hairstyle for Questlove” answer

AFRO(4 letters)

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Why does AFRO fit?

AFRO is the published 4-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Hairstyle for Questlove” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hairstyle for Questlove”?

The answer is AFRO.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: AFRO.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 24, 2026 at 2-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 24, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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