Like someone who's especially picky about small details Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like someone who's especially picky about small details” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 3, 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, MAY 3, 2026
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ANAL is the answer to “Like someone who's especially picky about small details”. It means pertaining to the anus.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Pertaining to the anus.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NALA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Annoyingly fussy”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like someone who's especially picky about small details”?
ANAL, 4 letters: pertaining to the anus.
When was “Like someone who's especially picky about small details” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 3, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with A.