Across 10 clues
1A.
Pecan, for example crossword clue View →
NUT
First letter:
3A.
Inspired to act crossword clue View →
SPURRED
First letter:
5A.
Fruit of oak tree crossword clue View →
ACORN
First letter:
6A.
Sandy brown crossword clue View →
TAWNY
First letter:
7A.
Instructional crossword clue View →
EXPLANATORY
First letter:
10A.
Protective of surroundings crossword clue View →
TERRITORIAL
First letter:
13A.
Mound, elevation crossword clue View →
KNOLL
First letter:
14A.
Surge out crossword clue View →
SPILL
First letter:
15A.
Follows closely crossword clue View →
SHADOWS
First letter:
16A.
Horse (inf) crossword clue View →
NAG
First letter:
Down 8 clues
1D.
Most readily to hand crossword clue View →
NEAREST
First letter:
2D.
Cavalry soldier crossword clue View →
TROOPER
First letter:
3D.
Christmas visitor crossword clue View →
SANTA
First letter:
4D.
Outlandish, all out (inf) crossword clue View →
ULTRA
First letter:
8D.
Viewpoint crossword clue View →
OPINION
First letter:
9D.
Festive chocolate cake crossword clue View →
YULELOG
First letter:
11D.
Ice house crossword clue View →
IGLOO
First letter:
12D.
Refuge, retreat crossword clue View →
OASIS
First letter:

Puzzle Information

Publication: Puzzle Page

Date: October 14, 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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