About these answers
Mini #347's ten answers fill 23 white squares, and every one of them is crossed, so each letter belongs to one Across and one Down answer. The longest answers are FAUNA (5-Across), ARTSY (6-Across), NODES (7-Across), BARON (1-Down), OUTDO (2-Down) and ONSET (3-Down), at five letters; the shortest are BOOS (1-Across), SNOT (8-Across), SAYS (4-Down) and FANS (5-Down).
The grid uses twelve different letters. The most common are O and S, in four squares each, and 9 of the 23 squares hold a vowel (A, E, I, O or U). There’s no J, Q, X or Z in it.
The trickier clues, explained
- 4-Down, “‘Simon ___’ (kids' game)”: the blank is SAYS, giving “‘Simon SAYS’ (kids' game)”.
More for September 12, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for September 12, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #347 or print it. Neighbouring keys: September 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026.