Hints for CROSS #12

Difficulty: Medium

Spoiler-safe hints for the CROSS puzzle of September 29, 2026. Each hint is hidden until you open it; the answer stays hidden until you ask for it.

Hint 1

First letters, across: 1: S… · 5: A… · 7: N… · 8: G… · 9: M…

Hint 2

First letters, down: 1: S… · 2: C… · 3: A… · 4: N… · 6: W…

The answer

Contains the answer. Open only if you are stuck.

S C A N ■
A L L O W
N A I V E
G I V E N
■ M E L T
  • Across1. SCAN · 5. ALLOW · 7. NAIVE · 8. GIVEN · 9. MELT
  • Down1. SANG · 2. CLAIM · 3. ALIVE · 4. NOVEL · 6. WENT

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