About these answers
Mini #374'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 SPEED (6-Across), POPUP (2-Down), OMENS (3-Down) and DEEDS (4-Down), at five letters; the shortest are ITS (1-Down) and DOT (7-Down).
The grid uses ten different letters. The most common are D, E, O, P and S, in three squares each, 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
- 1-Down, “‘___ a wrap!’ (filming is done)”: the blank is ITS, giving “‘ITS a wrap!’ (filming is done)”.
- 4-Down, “Good ___ (kind acts)”: the blank is DEEDS, giving “Good DEEDS (kind acts)”.
More for October 9, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for October 9, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #374 or print it. Neighbouring keys: October 8, 2026.