Crostic Daily Answers – 2026-10-17
4 puzzles for this date (game calendar).
Puzzle 1
Hidden solution
1. Coming into prominence or view
8 letters2. Projected social identity or character
7 letters3. Brochure or leaflet for promotional purposes
7 letters4. ___ Verdi, famed Italian composer
8 letters5. Creator of the magical world of Hogwarts
7 letters6. The Taj ___ in Agra, an iconic monument
5 letters7. Spirited male horse often used for stud
8 letters8. Think over carefully and at length
6 letters9. Coating applied to ceramics for a glossy finish
7 letters
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Puzzle 2
Hidden solution
1. Everyday attire or demeanor
6 letters2. Inhabit or occupy a residence
5 letters3. Facility for grinding grain into flour
4 letters4. Violent physical or verbal attack
7 letters5. "Use the Force, ___", Star Wars saga
4 letters6. Historic city with witch trials in 1692
5 letters7. Theory to be proven
6 letters8. Printing technique using plates
6 letters9. Visual or graphic creation
7 letters
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Puzzle 3
Hidden solution
1. Advocate for a cause or product
7 letters2. Metaphor for evil or ignorance
8 letters3. Underground storage chamber
5 letters4. Nocturnal beetle with glowing abdomen
7 letters5. Bucharest or Brașov resident
8 letters6. Large tent at a fair
8 letters7. Organized event for relaxation
7 letters8. South Korean brand known for affordable cars
7 letters
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Puzzle 4
Hidden solution
1. Lead to a particular effect
6 letters2. Famous cloned sheep and singer Parton
5 letters3. Fashion label for polo shirts
7 letters4. Template for applying a pattern
7 letters5. Cores around which particles accumulate
6 letters6. Group of actors in a movie
4 letters7. Quality of being solid
8 letters8. Type of fabric weave with a diagonal pattern
5 letters9. Device for adjusting the pitch
5 letters
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