Microwave, informally Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Microwave, informally” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 31, 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 31, 2026
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NUKE is the answer to “Microwave, informally”. It means to attack with nuclear weapons.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attack with nuclear weapons.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UNEK.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Microwave”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Microwave, informally”?
NUKE, 4 letters: to attack with nuclear weapons.
When was “Microwave, informally” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 31, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with N.