Crossword clue

“Part of a George Washington costume (though he rarely wore one)”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

WIG

Letters3

Starts withW

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Part of a George Washington costume (though he rarely wore one)” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with W and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Part of a George Washington costume (though he rarely wore one)” clue?+

The answer is WIG (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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