About these answers
Mini #363'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 ALAMO (4-Across), NAVAL (6-Across), TRICK (7-Across) and DAVIS (1-Down), at five letters; the shortest are DIY (1-Across) and IDS (8-Across).
The grid uses fourteen different letters. The most common is A, in four squares, and 8 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
- 4-Across, “Remember the ___ (Texas battle cry)”: the blank is ALAMO, giving “Remember the ALAMO (Texas battle cry)”.
- 7-Across, “Halloween's ‘___ or treat’”: the blank is TRICK, giving “Halloween's ‘TRICK or treat’”.
- 1-Down, “Tennis great Miss ___, or a common surname”: the blank is DAVIS, giving “Tennis great Miss DAVIS, or a common surname”.
- 1-Across, “Do-it-yourself, for short”: the short form is DIY.
More for September 28, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for September 28, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #363 or print it. Neighbouring keys: September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026.