Resilient strength
Archive answer — July 27, 2026
8 Across
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“SINEW” is the published 5-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Washington Post Mini Crossword
This clue’s Monday, July 27, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Someone who is flying is in one
Answer: RUSH
- 5. Detach, as a lapel mic
Answer: UNPIN
- 7. Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America
Answer: STEVE
- 8. Resilient strength
Answer: SINEW
- 9. ___ age
Answer: OLD
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- 2. Preposition between two times
Answer: UNTIL
- 3. Incur so-called "damages"
Answer: SPEND
- 4. Where many a waggle dance is performed
Answer: HIVE
The answer to “Resilient strength” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is SINEW — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 27, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Resilient strength” answer
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Why does SINEW fit?
SINEW is the published 5-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Resilient strength” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Resilient strength”?
The answer is SINEW.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: SINEW.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for July 27, 2026 at 8-Across.
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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