Pick up on

Archive answer — August 5, 2026

5 Down

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Clue explained

“GET” is the published 3-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Washington Post Mini Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, August 5, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1One of the "Taylor's Version" albums
  2. 4Bro in a sombrero, maybe
  3. 7One who handles something?
  4. 8Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey
  5. 9Dog or devil descriptor

Down

5 clues
  1. 1What stars and stripes might represent
  2. 2Potential virus source
  3. 3How faint memories are recalled
  4. 5Pick up onGET
  5. 6System repair settings, in brief?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. One of the "Taylor's Version" albums

    Answer: RED

  2. 4. Bro in a sombrero, maybe

    Answer: AMIGO

  3. 7. One who handles something?

    Answer: NAMER

  4. 8. Apparel rented and sold at The Piper's Cove in New Jersey

    Answer: KILTS

  5. 9. Dog or devil descriptor

    Answer: SLY

Down

  1. 1. What stars and stripes might represent

    Answer: RANKS

  2. 2. Potential virus source

    Answer: EMAIL

  3. 3. How faint memories are recalled

    Answer: DIMLY

  4. 5. Pick up on

    Answer: GET

  5. 6. System repair settings, in brief?

    Answer: ORS

The answer to “Pick up on” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is GET — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 5, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Pick up on” answer

GET(3 letters)

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Why does GET fit?

GET is the published 3-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Pick up on” 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 “Pick up on”?

The answer is GET.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: GET.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 5, 2026 at 5-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 5, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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