Luxury has a metaphorical one
Archive answer — July 31, 2026
1 Across
Scroll down for the rest of the crossword answersClue explained
“LAP” is the published 3-letter fill for 1 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
- Clue type:
- Crossword fill
Washington Post Mini Crossword
This clue’s Friday, July 31, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal or hide a letter.
Crossword solution grid
Select a square to hide or reveal its letter in the 5 by 5 crossword grid.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
5 cluesDown
5 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Luxury has a metaphorical one
Answer: LAP
- 4. Like the smell of burning rubber
Answer: ACRID
- 7. What flows through Worms
Answer: RHINE
- 8. Folk or funk, e.g.
Answer: GENRE
- 9. Source of the fruit flavor in many candies
Answer: ESTER
Down
- 1. With 3-Down, using only big words?
Answer: LARGE
- 2. Regrets yesterday's gym session, perhaps
Answer: ACHES
- 3. See 1-Down
Answer: PRINT
- 5. Opening phrase from a dictator?
Answer: INRE
- 6. One may be halted by headlights
Answer: DEER
The answer to “Luxury has a metaphorical one” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is LAP — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 31, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Luxury has a metaphorical one” answer
Prefer a nudge first? Use the letter tiles above to hide and reveal individual characters, or use the focused grid to confirm the crossing letters.
Why does LAP fit?
LAP is the published 3-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Luxury has a metaphorical one” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Luxury has a metaphorical one”?
The answer is LAP.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: LAP.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for July 31, 2026 at 1-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?
Open the Washington Post Mini answers page for July 31, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.