Condescendingly tell someone things about her own area of expertise, say Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Condescendingly tell someone things about her own area of expertise, say” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 15, 2025? It has 9 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, JUNE 15, 2025
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MANSPLAIN is the answer to “Condescendingly tell someone things about her own area of expertise, say”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 9-letter answer that starts with M.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NISNPMLAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with M and ends with N.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Condescendingly tell someone things about her own area of expertise, say”?
MANSPLAIN, 9 letters.
When was “Condescendingly tell someone things about her own area of expertise, say” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 15, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with M.