Clue Analysis
If you’ve landed here for the “Start of an iconic question from Bugs Bunny” clue from the October 27 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.
The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is WHATS. 'What's' is a contraction of 'what is,' often used at the beginning of questions.
The clue refers to the famous catchphrase by the cartoon character Bugs Bunny, which begins with 'What's up, Doc?' The phrase is iconic in pop culture and is closely associated with Bugs Bunny.
You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today page.
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