They often hang by a thread
Archive answer — August 9, 2026
5 Down
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“SPIDERS” is the published 7-letter fill for 5 Down. 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, August 9, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Many ancient statues
Answer: NUDES
- 6. Bests
Answer: ONEUPS
- 8. Yankees All-Star slugger from Cohasset, Mass.
Answer: BENRICE
- 10. Southeast Asian language
Answer: LAO
- 11. "American ___!" (Seth MacFarlane show)
Answer: DAD
- 12. Thinks highly of
Answer: ESTEEMS
- 14. Candles can represent them
Answer: YEARS
- 15. Many SAT takers: Abbr.
Answer: SRS
Down
- 1. Aristocratic
Answer: NOBLE
- 2. Apprehensive
Answer: UNEASY
- 3. Stands for
Answer: DENOTES
- 4. Continent across the pond: Abbr.
Answer: EUR
- 5. They often hang by a thread
Answer: SPIDERS
- 7. Phishing or Ponzi schemes
Answer: SCAMS
- 9. Magazine bigwigs, for short
Answer: EDS
- 13. Corn unit
Answer: EAR
The answer to “They often hang by a thread” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is SPIDERS — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 9, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“They often hang by a thread” answer
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Why does SPIDERS fit?
SPIDERS is the published 7-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “They often hang by a thread” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
- August 9, 2026 (most recent)SPIDERS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “They often hang by a thread”?
The answer is SPIDERS.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: SPIDERS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for August 9, 2026 at 5-Down.
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 August 9, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.