Match up, as a phone and computer
Archive answer — September 4, 2026
6 Down
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“SYNC” is the published 4-letter fill for 6 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Friday, September 4, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. African country south of Libya
Answer: CHAD
- 5. Protection
Answer: AEGIS
- 7. Comic Morgan of "30 Rock"
Answer: TRACY
- 8. Candid
Answer: OPEN
- 9. Key in the upper-left of a keyboard
Answer: ESC
Down
- 1. Garfield or Puss in Boots
Answer: CAT
- 2. One who saves the day
Answer: HERO
- 3. Slack-jawed
Answer: AGAPE
- 4. Cuts into cubes
Answer: DICES
- 6. Match up, as a phone and computer
Answer: SYNC
The answer to “Match up, as a phone and computer” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is SYNC — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 4, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Why does SYNC fit?
SYNC is the published 4-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Match up, as a phone and computer” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Match up, as a phone and computer”?
The answer is SYNC.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: SYNC.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 4, 2026 at 6-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?
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