Suspend, as a painting Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Suspend, as a painting” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 20, 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, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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HANG is the answer to “Suspend, as a painting”. It means to attach from above only.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attach from above only.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AHGN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Chill”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Suspend, as a painting”?
HANG, 4 letters: to attach from above only.
When was “Suspend, as a painting” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with H.