Wednesday · October 11, 2023 · Crossword

Daily Themed Crossword October 11, 2023 Answers

All 66 Clues Solved

Every clue and answer from the October 11, 2023 grid, in puzzle order.

66Clues
7Longest
3Shortest
9Abbreviations
Answers

October 11, 2023 — All 66 Clues

Listed in the order they appear in the grid. Tap COPY to take an answer with you.

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#1 Nocturnal mammal associated with caves Show answer 3
#2 Frankly speaking... on Facebook: Abbr. Show answer 3
#3 Sticky tree secretion Show answer 3
#4 Mystical glow surrounding a person say Show answer 4
#5 ___-mo (sports replay speed perhaps) Show answer 3
#6 Corn on the ___ Show answer 3
#7 ___ Carter TV series set in the 1940s based on Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter Show answer 5
#8 Elementary schooler's writing instruments Show answer 7
#9 Orange-fleshed tuber Show answer 3
#10 Alias initials Show answer 3
#11 The Queen's ___ miniseries set in the 1950s based on a fictional chess prodigy Show answer 6
#12 Crunchy Chipotle order in a shell Show answer 4
#13 You're hilarious! online: Abbr. Show answer 3
#14 ___ Thai noodles (Asian dish) Show answer 3
#15 Clawed crustacean that walks sideways Show answer 4
#16 Retirement fund letters Show answer 3
#17 ___ was saying...: 2 wds. Show answer 3
#18 Bring on board as a new employee Show answer 4
#19 Contact ___ (eyewear) Show answer 4
#20 ___-repeated (frequently occurring) Show answer 3
#21 Plant-based milk source Show answer 3
#22 Handyman's initials? Show answer 3
#23 The Marvelous Mrs. ___ TV series set in the 1960s based on the comedic journey of a housewife Show answer 6
#24 Train that stops at every station for short Show answer 3
#25 I'm not impressed expression Show answer 3
#26 Pancake-flipping tool Show answer 7
#27 The ___ TV series set in 1970s in New York City Show answer 5
#28 Munching sound for the Cookie Monster? Show answer 3
#29 Ghost Rider actor Cage fondly Show answer 3
#30 Sports team supporter say Show answer 3
#31 What North is to South for short Show answer 3
#32 Route-finding device in a car: Abbr. Show answer 3
#33 Texter's Holy cow!: Abbr. Show answer 3
#34 Sheep's cry Show answer 3
#35 Eighth month for short Show answer 3
#36 Three in Italy Show answer 3
#37 Cook's recipe measure for short Show answer 3
#38 Goat's sound Show answer 5
#39 Hit the car horn Show answer 4
#40 School subject with physics chemistry and biology for short Show answer 3
#41 You've got mail! company: Abbr. Show answer 3
#42 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood network: Abbr. Show answer 3
#43 Actress ___ Taylor-Joy who starred in 21A Show answer 4
#44 ___ Bay Buccaneers (Florida NFL team) Show answer 5
#45 Halt and ___ Fire TV series set in the 1980s based on the revolution of personal computers Show answer 5
#46 CEOs' degrees perhaps: Abbr. Show answer 4
#47 Pituitary or thyroid for one Show answer 5
#48 Spill the beans or piece of cake e.g. Show answer 5
#49 Respond to an alarm say Show answer 5
#50 Silent Night for one Show answer 5
#51 Follow orders Show answer 4
#52 Rapper ___ Wayne Show answer 3
#53 Miner concern? Show answer 3
#54 Riverbank deposit Show answer 4
#55 Nearest and dearest ones informally Show answer 3
#56 Tongue-___ (speechless) Show answer 4
#57 ___ Sheldon sitcom set in the 1990s based on Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory Show answer 5
#58 Maroon 5's ___ Will Be Loved Show answer 3
#59 Hair holder Show answer 4
#60 Tucker ___-Cat (winter vehicle) Show answer 3
#61 ___-Tarts (toaster pastries) Show answer 3
#62 It makes music go LOUD for short Show answer 3
#63 Room coolers: Abbr. Show answer 3
#64 Strange sight in the sky say: Abbr. Show answer 3
#65 Vlogging apparatus briefly Show answer 3
#66 Bristol's country for short Show answer 3
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About this puzzle

How the October 11, 2023 Grid Breaks Down

This is the Daily Themed Crossword main puzzle for October 11, 2023, a Wednesday. It contains 66 clues, which is exactly the usual size for a daily grid. The longest answer is PENCILS at 7 letters; the shortest is 3.

Watch the clue wording on this one: 9 clues are flagged "Abbr.", meaning the answer is shortened rather than spelled out, and 1 clue carries a "wds." flag, so the answer runs several words together with no spaces. Those markers are reliable in this game and are the quickest way to fix a letter count before you commit to an entry.

Neighbouring dates are linked above, and the 2023 archive holds every daily puzzle from that year. There is also a mini crossword for October 11, 2023 with 10 clues. Away from the calendar, the game's 202 themed packs hold another 58,679 clues.

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FAQ

October 11, 2023 — Questions

What are the Daily Themed Crossword answers for October 11, 2023?
The October 11, 2023 grid has 66 clues. Every clue and its answer is listed in the table above, in the order they appear in the puzzle.
How many clues are in this puzzle?
There are 66 clues. The longest answer is PENCILS at 7 letters and the shortest runs to 3. 9 clues are flagged as abbreviations.
Is there a mini puzzle for this date?
Yes — the mini crossword for October 11, 2023 has 10 clues and is archived separately.
Where can I find other dates?
The daily archive holds 3,216 dates in total, including October 10, 2023 and October 12, 2023.
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Pro tips

3 Tips for the October 11, 2023 Crossword

01

The theme is a clue in itself

Daily Themed Crossword builds each board around one idea, and the themed entries are usually the longest answers on the grid. This board carries 66 clues with answers from 3 to 7 letters — work out what the long ones have in common and the rest of the grid opens up around them.

02

Short fills are where the crossings come from

Three- and four-letter answers are the cheapest squares on the board and they feed letters into every long entry they touch. When a themed answer will not come, fill the short ones around it first rather than staring at the clue.

03

There is a mini board for this date too

Daily Themed Crossword runs two boards a day. The mini crossword for October 11, 2023 is on its own page, and the two share a theme more often than not — solving one gives you a head start on the other.

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How we check

Verified Answers, Not Guesses

How we verify this board

The 66 clue-and-answer pairs here were captured from the October 11, 2023 crossword on the day it ran, with the clue wording stored exactly as the game showed it and every answer length-checked against its slot. Dated boards are never rewritten after publication.

Reviewed by Nadia Okonkwo, Crossword and Clue Editor at Puzzle Solved. The full checking routine is in the methodology, and the standards every page is held to are in the editorial policy.

Last checked — Sep 9, 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword by the numbers

66clues on this board
7longest answer
6,030boards archived
240,941clues indexed
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How to play

How to Solve a Daily Themed Crossword

How the daily and mini grids are built, and the order that solves them.

STEP 01

Read the theme before the clues

Daily Themed Crossword builds every puzzle around one idea, and the long entries almost always belong to it. Knowing the theme turns those from cold clues into a guessing game with a very short list.

STEP 02

Fill the short crossings first

Three and four letter answers use the most predictable vocabulary in the whole grid. Each one you place hands letters to the long clues for free, which is a better use of the first minute than staring at the hardest entry.

STEP 03

Abbreviations are signposted

A clue ending in "Abbr." or containing its own abbreviation is telling you the answer is short and clipped. The same goes for "Hyph." and "2 wds." — the clue format is half the answer.

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