Outer layers of an Oreo Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Outer layers of an Oreo” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026? It has 6 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, MARCH 1, 2026
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WAFERS is the answer to “Outer layers of an Oreo”. It means to seal with an adhesive disk.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To seal with an adhesive disk.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: FAWSRE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with W and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Outer layers of an Oreo”?
WAFERS, 6 letters: to seal with an adhesive disk.
When was “Outer layers of an Oreo” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with W.