Silly mistake committed by a business VIP? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Silly mistake committed by a business VIP?” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 19, 2026? It has 8 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 19, 2026
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CEOOOPSY is the answer to “Silly mistake committed by a business VIP?”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 8-letter answer that starts with C.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EOYOPCOS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with C and ends with Y.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Silly mistake committed by a business VIP?”?
CEOOOPSY, 8 letters.
When was “Silly mistake committed by a business VIP?” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with C.