Approximate takeoff time, for short

Archive answer — September 13, 2026

9 Down

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“ETD” is the published 3-letter fill for 9 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, September 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

7 clues
  1. 1Excalibur, for one
  2. 6Genre for Andy Warhol
  3. 8"Understood"
  4. 10Hornets' home
  5. 11"That would be good for me to do"
  6. 14Mythological figure with a killer look?
  7. 15Seasons, as meat

Down

10 clues
  1. 1"I ___ with my little eye ..."
  2. 2Despair
  3. 3Special ___
  4. 4Ballpark bummer
  5. 5Children's author of the newly discovered book "Sing the 50 United States!" (2026)
  6. 7Scientist Nikola who worked with electricity
  7. 9Approximate takeoff time, for shortETD
  8. 11Uses Gchat, say
  9. 12From ___ to shining ___
  10. 13"Good cholesterol" letters

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Excalibur, for one

    Answer: SWORD

  2. 6. Genre for Andy Warhol

    Answer: POPART

  3. 8. "Understood"

    Answer: YESISEE

  4. 10. Hornets' home

    Answer: NEST

  5. 11. "That would be good for me to do"

    Answer: ISHOULD

  6. 14. Mythological figure with a killer look?

    Answer: MEDUSA

  7. 15. Seasons, as meat

    Answer: SALTS

Down

  1. 1. "I ___ with my little eye ..."

    Answer: SPY

  2. 2. Despair

    Answer: WOE

  3. 3. Special ___

    Answer: OPS

  4. 4. Ballpark bummer

    Answer: RAINOUT

  5. 5. Children's author of the newly discovered book "Sing the 50 United States!" (2026)

    Answer: DRSEUSS

  6. 7. Scientist Nikola who worked with electricity

    Answer: TESLA

  7. 9. Approximate takeoff time, for short

    Answer: ETD

  8. 11. Uses Gchat, say

    Answer: IMS

  9. 12. From ___ to shining ___

    Answer: SEA

  10. 13. "Good cholesterol" letters

    Answer: HDL

The answer to “Approximate takeoff time, for short” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is ETD — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 13, 2026 at 9-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Approximate takeoff time, for short” answer

ETD(3 letters)

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Why does ETD fit?

ETD is the published 3-letter answer at 9-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Approximate takeoff time, for short” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Approximate takeoff time, for short”?

The answer is ETD.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: ETD.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 13, 2026 at 9-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 September 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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