Swam back and forth in a pool Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Swam back and forth in a pool” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 8, 2025? It has 7 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, JUNE 8, 2025
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DIDLAPS is the answer to “Swam back and forth in a pool”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 7-letter answer that starts with D.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IADLSDP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with D and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Swam back and forth in a pool”?
DIDLAPS, 7 letters.
When was “Swam back and forth in a pool” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 8, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with D.