Intel-gathering mission
Archive answer — August 29, 2026
2 Down
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“RECON” 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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Washington Post Mini Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Bad thing to discover in a wall or a tooth
Answer: CRACK
- 6. Politically correct pronoun
Answer: HESHE
- 7. Actress Amy of "Angel" and "Ordinary Angels"
Answer: ACKER
- 8. Victoria's Secret customer, usually
Answer: WOMAN
- 9. Flounder may flounder in them
Answer: NETS
Down
- 1. Mouthful of tobacco, colloquially
Answer: CHAW
- 2. Intel-gathering mission
Answer: RECON
- 3. Words on a tour guide's badge
Answer: ASKME
- 4. Look around for some answers?
Answer: CHEAT
- 5. Adjusts the spacing between, as printed letters
Answer: KERNS
The answer to “Intel-gathering mission” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is RECON — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 29, 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.
“Intel-gathering mission” answer
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Why does RECON fit?
RECON is the published 5-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Intel-gathering mission” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Intel-gathering mission”?
The answer is RECON.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: RECON.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 29, 2026 at 2-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
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Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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