About these answers
Mini #384's ten answers fill 19 white squares, and every one of them is crossed, so each letter belongs to one Across and one Down answer. The longest answers are IDIOM (5-Across) and DAISY (1-Down), at five letters; the shortest are DAY (1-Across), CRY (7-Across), YUM (3-Down) and INC (5-Down).
The grid uses twelve different letters. The most common are O and Y, in three squares each, and 8 of the 19 squares hold a vowel (A, E, I, O or U). There’s no J, Q, X or Z in it.
The trickier clues, explained
- 3-Down, “Delicious!”: the answer is YUM.
- 5-Down, “Abbr. after a company name”: the short form is INC.
More for October 19, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for October 19, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #384 or print it. Neighbouring keys: October 18, 2026.