___ and improved

Archive answer — September 27, 2026

13 Across

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Clue explained

“NEW” is the published 3-letter fill for 13 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 Sunday, September 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

8 clues
  1. 1"___ sells seashells by the seashore"
  2. 4Taunt from the stands, say
  3. 6"Food's ready!"
  4. 8iPhone downloadable
  5. 9Over there
  6. 10Spicy, as salsa
  7. 12Items on a list
  8. 13___ and improvedNEW

Down

8 clues
  1. 1Very small quantity
  2. 2"___ on Pop" (Dr. Seuss classic)
  3. 3"Slow your roll there"
  4. 4Hasbro toy that players pull and twist
  5. 5Taps the horn
  6. 6Maple syrup source
  7. 7Opposite of SSW
  8. 11Suffix with lemon or lime

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. "___ sells seashells by the seashore"

    Answer: SHE

  2. 4. Taunt from the stands, say

    Answer: BOOAT

  3. 6. "Food's ready!"

    Answer: SOUPSON

  4. 8. iPhone downloadable

    Answer: APP

  5. 9. Over there

    Answer: YON

  6. 10. Spicy, as salsa

    Answer: PICANTE

  7. 12. Items on a list

    Answer: TODOS

  8. 13. ___ and improved

    Answer: NEW

Down

  1. 1. Very small quantity

    Answer: SOUPCON

  2. 2. "___ on Pop" (Dr. Seuss classic)

    Answer: HOP

  3. 3. "Slow your roll there"

    Answer: EASYNOW

  4. 4. Hasbro toy that players pull and twist

    Answer: BOPIT

  5. 5. Taps the horn

    Answer: TOOTS

  6. 6. Maple syrup source

    Answer: SAP

  7. 7. Opposite of SSW

    Answer: NNE

  8. 11. Suffix with lemon or lime

    Answer: ADE

The answer to “___ and improved” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is NEW — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 27, 2026 at 13-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“___ and improved” answer

NEW(3 letters)

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Why does NEW fit?

NEW is the published 3-letter answer at 13-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “___ and improved” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “___ and improved”?

The answer is NEW.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: NEW.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 27, 2026 at 13-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 27, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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