Angler's tool

Archive answer — October 15, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

“ROD” is the published 3-letter fill for 9 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

6 clues
  1. 1___ Wednesday
  2. 4St. Louis N.H.L. team
  3. 6"Modern Family" role for Sofia Vergara
  4. 7Cook in a skillet with a little oil
  5. 8S, M, and L, e.g.
  6. 9Angler's toolROD

Down

6 clues
  1. 1N.B.A. great Mourning
  2. 2Handled big waves, in a way
  3. 3Some names in a will
  4. 4"The ___ Witch Project" (1999 film)
  5. 5Utter
  6. 6Tech used by Waze, for short

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Across

  1. 1. ___ Wednesday

    Answer: ASH

  2. 4. St. Louis N.H.L. team

    Answer: BLUES

  3. 6. "Modern Family" role for Sofia Vergara

    Answer: GLORIA

  4. 7. Cook in a skillet with a little oil

    Answer: PANFRY

  5. 8. S, M, and L, e.g.

    Answer: SIZES

  6. 9. Angler's tool

    Answer: ROD

Down

  1. 1. N.B.A. great Mourning

    Answer: ALONZO

  2. 2. Handled big waves, in a way

    Answer: SURFED

  3. 3. Some names in a will

    Answer: HEIRS

  4. 4. "The ___ Witch Project" (1999 film)

    Answer: BLAIR

  5. 5. Utter

    Answer: SAY

  6. 6. Tech used by Waze, for short

    Answer: GPS

The answer to “Angler's tool” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is ROD — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 15, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Angler's tool” answer

ROD(3 letters)

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Why does ROD fit?

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

When else has “Angler's tool” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Angler's tool”?

The answer is ROD.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: ROD.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for October 15, 2026 at 9-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 October 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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