One single bicep curl

Archive answer — August 21, 2026

16 Down

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Clue explained

“REP” is the published 3-letter fill for 16 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

16 clues
  1. 1Fish in a spicy tuna roll
  2. 4"You've got my attention"
  3. 9ARMY member?
  4. 10Result of some good annual reviews
  5. 11Action-comedy series about besties who go on the run
  6. 13Hunter that shines at night
  7. 14Cars you might pull the plug on?: abbr.
  8. 15Number of seasons for <i>Smallville</i>
  9. 16Quick way to go?
  10. 17"That's gotta hurt"
  11. 18Disney character who gives his love interest a library
  12. 20Place where ordering a dry martini would be ironic
  13. 22"Greetings!"
  14. 23Do the work of a make-up artist?
  15. 24Hypoallergenic-makeup brand
  16. 25Roles for some grammarians and logophiles: abbr.

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Hairstyle that might hold a pick
  2. 2Wrap that helps prevent breakage
  3. 3Many a Sundance entry
  4. 4Pressing need?
  5. 5Make less valuable, maybe
  6. 6Place to set your burger as you watch <i>Bob's Burgers</i>, perhaps
  7. 7"To reiterate ..."
  8. 8Some vacation souvenirs
  9. 12Forever and a day, say
  10. 16One single bicep curlREP
  11. 17Org. that wants to prevent workplace injuries
  12. 18Boost
  13. 19Very French?
  14. 21Citation style for the humanities: abbr.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Fish in a spicy tuna roll

    Answer: AHI

  2. 4. "You've got my attention"

    Answer: IMSAT

  3. 9. ARMY member?

    Answer: FAN

  4. 10. Result of some good annual reviews

    Answer: RAISE

  5. 11. Action-comedy series about besties who go on the run

    Answer: RIDEORDIE

  6. 13. Hunter that shines at night

    Answer: ORION

  7. 14. Cars you might pull the plug on?: abbr.

    Answer: EVS

  8. 15. Number of seasons for <i>Smallville</i>

    Answer: TEN

  9. 16. Quick way to go?

    Answer: RTE

  10. 17. "That's gotta hurt"

    Answer: OOF

  11. 18. Disney character who gives his love interest a library

    Answer: BEAST

  12. 20. Place where ordering a dry martini would be ironic

    Answer: SWIMUPBAR

  13. 22. "Greetings!"

    Answer: HELLO

  14. 23. Do the work of a make-up artist?

    Answer: LIE

  15. 24. Hypoallergenic-makeup brand

    Answer: ALMAY

  16. 25. Roles for some grammarians and logophiles: abbr.

    Answer: EDS

Down

  1. 1. Hairstyle that might hold a pick

    Answer: AFRO

  2. 2. Wrap that helps prevent breakage

    Answer: HAIRTOWEL

  3. 3. Many a Sundance entry

    Answer: INDIEFILM

  4. 4. Pressing need?

    Answer: IRON

  5. 5. Make less valuable, maybe

    Answer: MAR

  6. 6. Place to set your burger as you watch <i>Bob's Burgers</i>, perhaps

    Answer: SIDETABLE

  7. 7. "To reiterate ..."

    Answer: ASIVESAID

  8. 8. Some vacation souvenirs

    Answer: TEES

  9. 12. Forever and a day, say

    Answer: EON

  10. 16. One single bicep curl

    Answer: REP

  11. 17. Org. that wants to prevent workplace injuries

    Answer: OSHA

  12. 18. Boost

    Answer: BUOY

  13. 19. Very French?

    Answer: TRES

  14. 21. Citation style for the humanities: abbr.

    Answer: MLA

The answer to “One single bicep curl” in the The Atlantic Crossword is REP — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 21, 2026 at 16-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“One single bicep curl” answer

REP(3 letters)

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Why does REP fit?

REP is the published 3-letter answer at 16-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “One single bicep curl” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “One single bicep curl”?

The answer is REP.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: REP.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 21, 2026 at 16-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 The Atlantic answers page for August 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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