Across 10 clues
1A.
Increase, step up crossword clue View →
BOOST
First letter:
4A.
Precedes eleventh crossword clue View →
TENTH
First letter:
7A.
Person who libels another crossword clue View →
SLANDERER
First letter:
8A.
Male parent (inf) crossword clue View →
DAD
First letter:
9A.
Unwashed crossword clue View →
DIRTY
First letter:
11A.
Chopped into cubes crossword clue View →
DICED
First letter:
14A.
Trim, cut off crossword clue View →
LOP
First letter:
17A.
Mitigate crossword clue View →
ALLEVIATE
First letter:
18A.
Made something less difficult crossword clue View →
EASED
First letter:
19A.
Cereal for bread-making crossword clue View →
WHEAT
First letter:
Down 12 clues
1D.
Broken (inf) crossword clue View →
BUSTED
First letter:
2D.
Speech-maker crossword clue View →
ORATOR
First letter:
3D.
Sea current crossword clue View →
TIDE
First letter:
4D.
Lethargic, sluggish crossword clue View →
TORPID
First letter:
5D.
Geek (inf) crossword clue View →
NERD
First letter:
6D.
Engine covering (USA) crossword clue View →
HOOD
First letter:
10D.
Uttered long cry crossword clue View →
YOWLED
First letter:
12D.
Make art crossword clue View →
CREATE
First letter:
13D.
Sahara is one crossword clue View →
DESERT
First letter:
14D.
Neither win nor draw crossword clue View →
LOSE
First letter:
15D.
Kitchen equipment crossword clue View →
PANS
First letter:
16D.
Affirm, pledge crossword clue View →
AVOW
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: October 6, 2025

Day: Monday

Easy 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. Monday puzzles typically have easy difficulty

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