*Pious, for example Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “*Pious, for example” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 10, 2025? It has 9 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, AUGUST 10, 2025
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PARTICLES is the answer to “*Pious, for example”. It means a very small piece or part.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A very small piece or part.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RETSIPCAL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with P and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “*Pious, for example”?
PARTICLES, 9 letters: a very small piece or part.
When was “*Pious, for example” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 10, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with P.