Baby seals

Archive answer — September 10, 2026

1 Across

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Clue explained

“PUPS” is the published 4-letter fill for 1 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, September 10, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Baby sealsPUPS
  2. 5Continent with over half the world's population
  3. 6Very smooth
  4. 8All over again
  5. 9Where you might strike gold

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Faux ___
  2. 2Regular's order, with "the"
  3. 3Where you might strike a chord
  4. 4Rescued
  5. 7Farm animal that rhymes with 8-Across

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Baby seals

    Answer: PUPS

  2. 5. Continent with over half the world's population

    Answer: ASIA

  3. 6. Very smooth

    Answer: SUAVE

  4. 8. All over again

    Answer: ANEW

  5. 9. Where you might strike gold

    Answer: LODE

Down

  1. 1. Faux ___

    Answer: PAS

  2. 2. Regular's order, with "the"

    Answer: USUAL

  3. 3. Where you might strike a chord

    Answer: PIANO

  4. 4. Rescued

    Answer: SAVED

  5. 7. Farm animal that rhymes with 8-Across

    Answer: EWE

The answer to “Baby seals” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is PUPS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 10, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Baby seals” answer

PUPS(4 letters)

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Why does PUPS fit?

PUPS is the published 4-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Baby seals” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Baby seals”?

The answer is PUPS.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: PUPS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 10, 2026 at 1-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 10, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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