___ McNally (publisher of maps) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ McNally (publisher of maps)” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 20, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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RAND is the answer to “___ McNally (publisher of maps)”. It means a strip of leather at the heel of a shoe.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A strip of leather at the heel of a shoe.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ARDN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “South African currency”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ McNally (publisher of maps)”?
RAND, 4 letters: a strip of leather at the heel of a shoe.
When was “___ McNally (publisher of maps)” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.