Flow through slowly Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Flow through slowly” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 8, 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, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
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SEEP is the answer to “Flow through slowly”. It means to pass slowly through small openings.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To pass slowly through small openings.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ESPE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Ooze”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Flow through slowly”?
SEEP, 4 letters: to pass slowly through small openings.
When was “Flow through slowly” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.