Hints for CROSS #9

Difficulty: Medium

Spoiler-safe hints for the CROSS puzzle of September 26, 2026. Each hint is hidden until you open it; the answer stays hidden until you ask for it.

Hint 1

First letters, across: 1: W… · 5: H… · 6: R… · 7: E… · 8: D…

Hint 2

First letters, down: 1: W… · 2: H… · 3: O… · 4: A… · 6: R…

The answer

Contains the answer. Open only if you are stuck.

■ W H O A
■ H O U R
R O U T E
E L S E ■
D E E R ■
  • Across1. WHOA · 5. HOUR · 6. ROUTE · 7. ELSE · 8. DEER
  • Down1. WHOLE · 2. HOUSE · 3. OUTER · 4. ARE · 6. RED

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