Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez) Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: DEC 5, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez)"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez)" is COSTA.

Q2.

Why is "COSTA" the answer to the clue "Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez)"?

The clue refers to Contra Costa County, a region in California. Martinez is the county seat of Contra Costa, making 'COSTA' the correct completion of the phrase 'Contra ___.'

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez)" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on December 05, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "COSTA" mean in this context?

Costa is a Spanish word meaning 'coast' or 'shore.'

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

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If you’ve landed here for the “Contra ___ (county whose seat is Martinez)” clue from the December 5 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 COSTA. Costa is a Spanish word meaning 'coast' or 'shore.'

The clue refers to Contra Costa County, a region in California. Martinez is the county seat of Contra Costa, making 'COSTA' the correct completion of the phrase 'Contra ___.'

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 (September 2026) page.

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