Girl who’s amazed to see “a grin without a cat” Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? L
3 ? I
4 ? C
5 ? E
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      Think of a classic tale where logic is turned on its head, and characters vanish with a smile.

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      ????? is the protagonist in Lewis Carroll's "?????'s Adventures in Wonderland."

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      The clue refers to ????? from Lewis Carroll's "?????'s Adventures in Wonderland," where she encounters the Cheshire Cat, known for its disappearing act, leaving only its grin behind. The phrase 'a grin without a cat' is directly from the book, linking the character ????? to the clue.

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      "The Autobiography of ___ B. Toklas" (Gertrude Stein book), White rabbit follower, “Curiouser and curiouser!” speaker, Literary protagonist who "generally gave herself very good advice (though she very seldom followed it)", Carroll character

      Clue Analysis

      If you’ve landed here for the “Girl who’s amazed to see “a grin without a cat”” clue from the December 2 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 ALICE. Alice is the protagonist in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

      The clue refers to Alice from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," where she encounters the Cheshire Cat, known for its disappearing act, leaving only its grin behind. The phrase 'a grin without a cat' is directly from the book, linking the character Alice to the clue.

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