Warmed in a microwave Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Warmed in a microwave” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 7, 2026? It has 5 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 7, 2026
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NUKED is the answer to “Warmed in a microwave”. It means to attack with nuclear weapons.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attack with nuclear weapons.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UDKNE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Microwaved”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Warmed in a microwave”?
NUKED, 5 letters: to attack with nuclear weapons.
When was “Warmed in a microwave” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with N.