About these answers
Mini #382'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 THERE (4-Across), HOTEL (6-Across), AUTOS (7-Across) and BETTY (1-Down), at five letters; the shortest are BOG (1-Across) and TRY (8-Across).
The grid uses twelve different letters. The most common is T, 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-Down, “Take ___ back!”: the blank is THAT, giving “Take THAT back!”.
- 1-Down, “Girl's name that sounds like it could gamble a lot?”: the answer is BETTY. A question mark is the crossword signal for wordplay.
More for October 17, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for October 17, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #382 or print it. Neighbouring keys: October 16, 2026.