About these answers
Mini #373'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 STATE (4-Across), WARMS (6-Across), ANGST (7-Across) and CARGO (1-Down), at five letters; the shortest are CAB (1-Across) and TKO (8-Across).
The grid uses thirteen different letters. The most common are A and T, in four squares each, and 6 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
- 8-Across, “Boxing's quick finish, for short”: the short form is TKO.
More for October 8, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for October 8, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #373 or print it. Neighbouring keys: October 7, 2026.