Promises to pay, for short
Archive answer — October 17, 2026
6 Across
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“IOUS” is the published 4-letter fill for 6 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Boston Globe Mini Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, October 17, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. ___ Arbor, Michigan
Answer: ANN
- 4. Cry from a donkey
Answer: BRAY
- 5. Uncomfortably humid
Answer: MUGGY
- 6. Promises to pay, for short
Answer: IOUS
- 7. Caustic substance
Answer: LYE
Down
- 1. Bicker
Answer: ARGUE
- 2. Pesters to complete a task, say
Answer: NAGS
- 3. Aaron Judge's team, on scoreboards
Answer: NYY
- 4. Uplift, as spirits
Answer: BUOY
- 5. "Thanks a ___!"
Answer: MIL
The answer to “Promises to pay, for short” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is IOUS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 17, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Promises to pay, for short” answer
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Why does IOUS fit?
IOUS is the published 4-letter answer at 6-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Promises to pay, for short” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Promises to pay, for short”?
The answer is IOUS.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: IOUS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for October 17, 2026 at 6-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 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.