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April 29, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — April 29, 2026

Three progressive hints per clue — spoiler-free if you stop early.

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1 Across: Oak tree's seed
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Oak tree's seed...
6 Across: Baron Cohen of comedy
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Baron Cohen of...
7 Across: Move slowly and stealthily
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter C.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Move slowly and...
8 Across: Egg-shaped
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter O.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Egg-shaped...
9 Across: Campsite shelters
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Campsite shelters...
1 Down: Fancy neckwear at the races
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Fancy neckwear at...
2 Down: Cut the turkey
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter C.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Cut the turkey...
3 Down: Pacific or Atlantic
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter O.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Pacific or Atlantic...
4 Down: Butler of 'Gone with the Wind'
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Butler of 'Gone...
5 Down: Backs of necks
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter N.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Backs of necks...

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