Across 9 clues
6A.
Smile in silly way crossword clue View →
SIMPER
First letter:
7A.
Spikes of corn crossword clue View →
EARS
First letter:
9A.
Seaman crossword clue View →
SAILOR
First letter:
10A.
Surge of water crossword clue View →
GUSH
First letter:
12A.
Folk tale crossword clue View →
MYTH
First letter:
15A.
Spicy green condiment crossword clue View →
WASABI
First letter:
17A.
Type, variety crossword clue View →
SORT
First letter:
18A.
Poncho crossword clue View →
CAPE
First letter:
19A.
Very distressing crossword clue View →
TRAGIC
First letter:
Down 10 clues
1D.
Comic actor’s skill crossword clue View →
TIMING
First letter:
2D.
Incentive crossword clue View →
SPUR
First letter:
3D.
Occurred, happened crossword clue View →
AROSE
First letter:
4D.
Confirm the accuracy crossword clue View →
VERIFY
First letter:
5D.
Threesome crossword clue View →
TRIO
First letter:
11D.
Playing card suit crossword clue View →
SPADES
First letter:
13D.
Self-sacrificial crossword clue View →
HEROIC
First letter:
14D.
Area of ski slope crossword clue View →
PISTE
First letter:
16D.
Way over yonder crossword clue View →
AFAR
First letter:
17D.
Shut with force crossword clue View →
SLAM
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: October 11, 2025

Day: Saturday

Very Hard 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. Saturday puzzles typically have very hard difficulty

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