Luigi's twin brother

Archive answer — September 11, 2026

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“MARIO” is the published 5-letter fill for 5 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Friday, September 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Tiny parts
  2. 5Luigi's twin brotherMARIO
  3. 6Nut from an oak tree
  4. 7It often costs too much, per Ralph Waldo Emerson
  5. 8"I'll take whichever"

Down

5 clues
  1. 1___, egg, and cheese sandwich
  2. 2It's wasted on the stupid, per Oscar Wilde
  3. 3"Seat" of some old-fashioned swings
  4. 4PlayStation producer
  5. 5Baby's first word, perhaps

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Across

  1. 1. Tiny parts

    Answer: BITS

  2. 5. Luigi's twin brother

    Answer: MARIO

  3. 6. Nut from an oak tree

    Answer: ACORN

  4. 7. It often costs too much, per Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Answer: MONEY

  5. 8. "I'll take whichever"

    Answer: ANY

Down

  1. 1. ___, egg, and cheese sandwich

    Answer: BACON

  2. 2. It's wasted on the stupid, per Oscar Wilde

    Answer: IRONY

  3. 3. "Seat" of some old-fashioned swings

    Answer: TIRE

  4. 4. PlayStation producer

    Answer: SONY

  5. 5. Baby's first word, perhaps

    Answer: MAMA

The answer to “Luigi's twin brother” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is MARIO — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 11, 2026 at 5-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Luigi's twin brother” answer

MARIO(5 letters)

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Why does MARIO fit?

MARIO is the published 5-letter answer at 5-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Luigi's twin brother” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Luigi's twin brother”?

The answer is MARIO.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: MARIO.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 11, 2026 at 5-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 11, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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