About these answers
Mini #394's ten answers fill 23 white squares, and every one of them is crossed, so each letter belongs to one Across and one Down answer. The longest answers are SINAI (5-Across), ATTIC (6-Across), REINS (7-Across), BITES (1-Down), UNTIL (2-Down) and MAINE (3-Down), at five letters; the shortest are BUMP (1-Across), ISLE (8-Across), PICS (4-Down) and SARI (5-Down).
The grid uses thirteen different letters. The most common is I, in five squares, and 10 of the 23 squares hold a vowel (A, E, I, O or U). There’s no J, Q, X or Z in it.
The trickier clues, explained
- 5-Across, “Mount ___, where Moses received the Ten Commandments”: the blank is SINAI, giving “Mount SINAI, where Moses received the Ten Commandments”.
More for October 29, 2026
Only need a nudge? The hints for October 29, 2026 keep answers hidden and give three hints per clue. You can also play Mini #394 or print it. Neighbouring keys: October 28, 2026.