___ Moines, Iowa
Archive answer — September 20, 2026
11 Across
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Boston Globe Mini Crossword
This clue’s Sunday, September 20, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Contacts privately online, for short
Answer: DMS
- 4. Handle all the details
Answer: SEETO
- 6. Prominence
Answer: STATURE
- 8. Tetrahedron, less formally
Answer: PYRAMID
- 9. The "A" of I.P.A.
Answer: ALE
- 10. Pea container
Answer: POD
- 11. ___ Moines, Iowa
Answer: DES
- 12. Director Roth
Answer: ELI
- 13. Winter hrs. in Boston
Answer: EST
- 14. Poor grade
Answer: DEE
Down
- 1. Most adored
Answer: DEAREST
- 2. Self-referential
Answer: META
- 3. Stuck on a math question, say
Answer: STUMPED
- 4. "Sign of the Times" singer Harry
Answer: STYLES
- 5. Cal Ripken Jr., for 21 seasons
Answer: ORIOLE
- 6. Ground-breaking garden tool
Answer: SPADE
- 7. Pearl Jam singer Vedder
Answer: EDDIE
The answer to “___ Moines, Iowa” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is DES — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 20, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“___ Moines, Iowa” answer
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Why does DES fit?
DES is the published 3-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “___ Moines, Iowa” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ Moines, Iowa”?
The answer is DES.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: DES.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 20, 2026 at 11-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 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.