About these answers
Mini #343's ten answers fill 21 white squares, and every one of them is crossed, so each letter belongs to one Across and one Down answer. The longest answers are MENUS (4-Across), SPILT (6-Across), NOMAD (7-Across), DEPOT (1-Down), ANIME (2-Down) and MULAN (3-Down), at five letters; the shortest are DAM (1-Across), TEN (8-Across), MSN (4-Down) and STD (5-Down).
The grid uses twelve different letters. The most common are M and N, in three squares each, and 7 of the 21 squares hold a vowel (A, E, I, O or U). There’s no J, Q, X or Z in it.
The trickier clues, explained
- 5-Down, “Sexually transmitted illness, for short”: the short form is STD.
More for September 8, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for September 8, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #343 or print it. Neighbouring keys: September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026.