Across 8 clues
1A.
Surrounding crossword clue View →
ENCIRCLING
First letter:
7A.
Intellectuals, educators crossword clue View →
ACADEMICS
First letter:
8A.
Nub of argument crossword clue View →
CRUX
First letter:
9A.
Narrow watercourse crossword clue View →
STREAM
First letter:
10A.
Requiring immediate attention crossword clue View →
URGENT
First letter:
13A.
Bird, in general crossword clue View →
FOWL
First letter:
15A.
Assurance, pledge crossword clue View →
GUARANTEE
First letter:
16A.
Temporarily withdrawn from service crossword clue View →
MOTHBALLED
First letter:
Down 10 clues
2D.
More enjoyable crossword clue View →
NICER
First letter:
3D.
Forefinger crossword clue View →
INDEX
First letter:
4D.
Tidies hair crossword clue View →
COMBS
First letter:
5D.
Give rise to crossword clue View →
INCUR
First letter:
6D.
Punch repeatedly crossword clue View →
PUMMEL
First letter:
8D.
Bulky crossword clue View →
CHUNKY
First letter:
11D.
Spew lava crossword clue View →
ERUPT
First letter:
12D.
Beat crossword clue View →
THROB
First letter:
13D.
Crowning, closing crossword clue View →
FINAL
First letter:
14D.
Word relating to place crossword clue View →
WHERE
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: September 30, 2025

Day: Tuesday

Easy-Medium Difficulty

Quick Solving Tips

  1. Start with the shortest answers
  2. Look for common prefixes (UN-, RE-)
  3. Check crossing letters for help
  4. Consider the theme if mentioned
  5. Tuesday puzzles typically have easy-medium difficulty

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