It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers

Archive answer — August 15, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

“ARIAL” is the published 5-letter fill for 2 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Washington Post Mini Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Follower of em or en
  2. 5Brasserie handout
  3. 6Easter baby, maybe
  4. 7Superfans, in slang
  5. 8Mother of True and Tatum by Tristan

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Lead-in to Maul or Sidious
  2. 2It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographersARIAL
  3. 3Person in a pool on "Mad Men"
  4. 4Literature Nobelist between Mistral and Gide
  5. 5Vineyard container

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Across

  1. 1. Follower of em or en

    Answer: DASH

  2. 5. Brasserie handout

    Answer: CARTE

  3. 6. Easter baby, maybe

    Answer: ARIES

  4. 7. Superfans, in slang

    Answer: STANS

  5. 8. Mother of True and Tatum by Tristan

    Answer: KHLOE

Down

  1. 1. Lead-in to Maul or Sidious

    Answer: DARTH

  2. 2. It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers

    Answer: ARIAL

  3. 3. Person in a pool on "Mad Men"

    Answer: STENO

  4. 4. Literature Nobelist between Mistral and Gide

    Answer: HESSE

  5. 5. Vineyard container

    Answer: CASK

The answer to “It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is ARIAL — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 15, 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.

“It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers” answer

ARIAL(5 letters)

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Why does ARIAL fit?

ARIAL is the published 5-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “It has a plain-Jane reputation among typographers”?

The answer is ARIAL.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: ARIAL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 15, 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?

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