Dense fog, metaphorically
Archive answer — July 19, 2026
6 Across
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“PEASOUP” is the published 7-letter fill for 6 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Boston Globe Mini Crossword
This clue’s Sunday, July 19, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Part of a graduate's garb
Answer: CAP
- 4. Swiss ___ (leafy green)
Answer: CHARD
- 6. Dense fog, metaphorically
Answer: PEASOUP
- 8. Make a mistake
Answer: ERR
- 10. N.B.A. team with the most championships (18)
Answer: CELTICS
- 12. Lengthy attacks
Answer: SIEGES
- 13. Ben & Jerry's rival
Answer: EDYS
Down
- 1. Chaplin of "City Lights" (1931)
Answer: CHARLIE
- 2. Some small batteries
Answer: AAS
- 3. Young Mozart, notably
Answer: PRODIGY
- 4. Demeter's Roman counterpart
Answer: CERES
- 5. Complete fools
Answer: DUNCES
- 6. Chest muscle, familiarly
Answer: PEC
- 7. "None for me, thanks"
Answer: PASS
- 11. ___ Lasso (optimistic TV coach)
Answer: TED
The answer to “Dense fog, metaphorically” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is PEASOUP — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 19, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Dense fog, metaphorically” answer
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Why does PEASOUP fit?
PEASOUP is the published 7-letter answer at 6-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Dense fog, metaphorically” appeared?
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- July 19, 2026 (most recent)PEASOUP
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Dense fog, metaphorically”?
The answer is PEASOUP.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: PEASOUP.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for July 19, 2026 at 6-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Boston Globe Mini answers page for July 19, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.