Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting

Archive answer — July 24, 2026

3 Down

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“GESSO” 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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Washington Post Mini Crossword

This clue’s Friday, July 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Tooth in a transmission
  2. 4With 6-Across, mechanic's miscellanea
  3. 6See 4-Across
  4. 7They contain transmissions
  5. 8Whom O'Brien succeeded and then preceded

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Bistro handout
  2. 2Playwright Joe or quarterback Kyle
  3. 3Plaster of paris with glue for use in paintingGESSO
  4. 4Place whose workers might press the flesh?
  5. 5First name of "the cute Beatle"

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Across

  1. 1. Tooth in a transmission

    Answer: COG

  2. 4. With 6-Across, mechanic's miscellanea

    Answer: SPARE

  3. 6. See 4-Across

    Answer: PARTS

  4. 7. They contain transmissions

    Answer: AUTOS

  5. 8. Whom O'Brien succeeded and then preceded

    Answer: LENO

Down

  1. 1. Bistro handout

    Answer: CARTE

  2. 2. Playwright Joe or quarterback Kyle

    Answer: ORTON

  3. 3. Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting

    Answer: GESSO

  4. 4. Place whose workers might press the flesh?

    Answer: SPA

  5. 5. First name of "the cute Beatle"

    Answer: PAUL

The answer to “Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is GESSO — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 24, 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.

“Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting” answer

GESSO(5 letters)

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Why does GESSO fit?

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

When else has “Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Plaster of paris with glue for use in painting”?

The answer is GESSO.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: GESSO.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for July 24, 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?

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