Director Anderson
Archive answer — September 6, 2026
16 Across
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Boston Globe Mini Crossword
This clue’s Sunday, September 6, 2026 appearance
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Across
8 clues- 11Akin
- 16Director AndersonWES
Down
10 clues- 11Bashful
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Villain in "The Lion King"
Answer: SCAR
- 5. Examination by an I.R.S. agent
Answer: AUDIT
- 7. Affirmation in a restaurant kitchen
Answer: YESCHEF
- 10. Simba, in "The Lion King"
Answer: HERO
- 11. Akin
Answer: SIMILAR
- 14. Big favor
Answer: HUGEASK
- 16. Director Anderson
Answer: WES
Down
- 1. "___ It Ain't So" (Weezer song)
Answer: SAY
- 2. Prompt for an actor
Answer: CUE
- 3. Pop-up annoyances online
Answer: ADS
- 4. "The Bear" role for Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Answer: RICHIE
- 6. It's "fought" in an oft-covered rock classic
Answer: THELAW
- 8. Clean a whiteboard, say
Answer: ERASE
- 9. Cutlery with tines
Answer: FORKS
- 11. Bashful
Answer: SHY
- 12. Birth control option, for short
Answer: IUD
- 13. Dosage amounts: Abbr.
Answer: MGS
The answer to “Director Anderson” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is WES — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 6, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Director Anderson” answer
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Why does WES fit?
WES is the published 3-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Director Anderson” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Director Anderson”?
The answer is WES.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: WES.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 6, 2026 at 16-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 September 6, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.