Cincinnati trio?

Archive answer — August 20, 2026

4 Down

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“ENS” is the published 3-letter fill for 4 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 Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1With 5-Across, "I repeat ..."
  2. 5See 1-Across
  3. 6People whose cars contain bonnets and boots
  4. 7Either of two actors who played a Rose on "Schitt's Creek"
  5. 8Cincinnati-to-Charleston dir.

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Donkey's traveling companions, e.g.
  2. 2Like a babe in the woods
  3. 3Cincinnati, e.g.
  4. 4Cincinnati trio?ENS
  5. 5Like "ept" people

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. With 5-Across, "I repeat ..."

    Answer: ONCE

  2. 5. See 1-Across

    Answer: AGAIN

  3. 6. People whose cars contain bonnets and boots

    Answer: BRITS

  4. 7. Either of two actors who played a Rose on "Schitt's Creek"

    Answer: LEVY

  5. 8. Cincinnati-to-Charleston dir.

    Answer: ESE

Down

  1. 1. Donkey's traveling companions, e.g.

    Answer: OGRES

  2. 2. Like a babe in the woods

    Answer: NAIVE

  3. 3. Cincinnati, e.g.

    Answer: CITY

  4. 4. Cincinnati trio?

    Answer: ENS

  5. 5. Like "ept" people

    Answer: ABLE

The answer to “Cincinnati trio?” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is ENS — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 20, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Cincinnati trio?” answer

ENS(3 letters)

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Why does ENS fit?

ENS is the published 3-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Cincinnati trio?” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cincinnati trio?”?

The answer is ENS.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: ENS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 20, 2026 at 4-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 Washington Post Mini answers page for August 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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