Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod

Archive answer — August 13, 2026

6 Across

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“SHAMU” is the published 5-letter fill for 6 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Washington Post Mini Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Weapon used by the mall cop Paul Blart
  2. 6Popular performer of the past pulled from a podSHAMU
  3. 7Hart of "The Five-Year Engagement"
  4. 8Subj. of a 1997 Time cover that showed Steve Case
  5. 9With 5-Down, walk-through

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Click of criticism
  2. 2Word after "Stop," "Detour," or "Construction"
  3. 3Wait a few moments before swallowing, say
  4. 4Blunt of "The Five-Year Engagement"
  5. 5See 9-Across

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Across

  1. 1. Weapon used by the mall cop Paul Blart

    Answer: TASER

  2. 6. Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod

    Answer: SHAMU

  3. 7. Hart of "The Five-Year Engagement"

    Answer: KEVIN

  4. 8. Subj. of a 1997 Time cover that showed Steve Case

    Answer: AOL

  5. 9. With 5-Down, walk-through

    Answer: DRY

Down

  1. 1. Click of criticism

    Answer: TSK

  2. 2. Word after "Stop," "Detour," or "Construction"

    Answer: AHEAD

  3. 3. Wait a few moments before swallowing, say

    Answer: SAVOR

  4. 4. Blunt of "The Five-Year Engagement"

    Answer: EMILY

  5. 5. See 9-Across

    Answer: RUN

The answer to “Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is SHAMU — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 13, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod” answer

SHAMU(5 letters)

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Why does SHAMU fit?

SHAMU is the published 5-letter answer at 6-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod”?

The answer is SHAMU.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: SHAMU.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for August 13, 2026 at 6-Across.

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 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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