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Mini Crossword, Sunday, October 4, 2026

Stuck, or checking your answer? Start with a hint, or jump to the full solution. Every move comes with the reason it has to be right.

The puzzle

Fill the grid from the clues. Every answer crosses another. Full rules and tips.

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Across

  • 1. Instrument you beat (4)
  • 3. Nothing at all (4)
  • 5. You wave with it (4)
  • 6. Acorn or walnut (3)

Down

  • 1. Smart sea mammal (7)
  • 2. Big cup for coffee (3)
  • 4. Santa's little helper (3)

Hints

Hint 1

1 Across: “Instrument you beat” It starts with D.

Hint 2

3 Across: “Nothing at all” It starts with Z.

Hint 3

5 Across: “You wave with it” It starts with H.

Step-by-step solution

Show the solution (7 steps)
  1. 1 Across: “Instrument you beat” Answer: DRUM.
  2. 3 Across: “Nothing at all” Answer: ZERO.
  3. 5 Across: “You wave with it” Answer: HAND.
  4. 6 Across: “Acorn or walnut” Answer: NUT.
  5. 1 Down: “Smart sea mammal” Answer: DOLPHIN.
  6. 2 Down: “Big cup for coffee” Answer: MUG.
  7. 4 Down: “Santa's little helper” Answer: ELF.
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