Mini Crossword, Thursday, October 8, 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.
Across
- 2. Unit of land area (4)
- 4. Jelly ___ (4)
- 6. Beam of sunlight (3)
Down
- 1. Fast airplane (3)
- 3. Seat with a back (5)
- 4. It rings at the door (4)
- 5. What you see with (3)
Hints
Hint 1
2 Across: “Unit of land area” It starts with A.
Hint 2
4 Across: “Jelly ___” It starts with B.
Hint 3
6 Across: “Beam of sunlight” It starts with R.
Step-by-step solution
Show the solution (7 steps)
- 2 Across: “Unit of land area” Answer: ACRE.
- 4 Across: “Jelly ___” Answer: BEAN.
- 6 Across: “Beam of sunlight” Answer: RAY.
- 1 Down: “Fast airplane” Answer: JET.
- 3 Down: “Seat with a back” Answer: CHAIR.
- 4 Down: “It rings at the door” Answer: BELL.
- 5 Down: “What you see with” Answer: EYE.
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