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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "First sign of autumn" is LIBRA.
The clue refers to the zodiac sign that begins around the autumn equinox. Libra is the astrological sign that starts on September 23, marking the beginning of the fall season.
This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on November 27, 2025.
Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the scales, and is associated with balance and harmony.
Air sign of the Zodiac, Balance-themed zodiac sign, Zodiac sign in early autumn, First sign of fall, Zodiac sign, September to October

If you’ve landed here for the “First sign of autumn” clue from the November 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 LIBRA. Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the scales, and is associated with balance and harmony.

The clue refers to the zodiac sign that begins around the autumn equinox. Libra is the astrological sign that starts on September 23, marking the beginning of the fall season.

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