Muddy, as the waters Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Muddy, as the waters” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 5, 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, APRIL 5, 2026
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ROIL is the answer to “Muddy, as the waters”. It means to make muddy.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To make muddy.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ORLI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Stir up, as waters”.
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Seen before
This clue also appeared in the Washington Post Sunday on August 3, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Muddy, as the waters”?
ROIL, 4 letters: to make muddy.
When was “Muddy, as the waters” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 5, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.