Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically

Archive answer — July 21, 2026

2 Down

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“VIXEN” is the published 5-letter fill for 2 Down. 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 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Broadway's "Dear ___ Hansen"
  2. 5Banish
  3. 6Burdened
  4. 7Visa alternative, for short
  5. 8Nine-digit ID

Down

5 clues
  1. 1End-of-term assessments
  2. 2Santa's last reindeer, alphabeticallyVIXEN
  3. 3The "A" of baseball's A-Rod
  4. 4"The Simpsons" neighbor Flanders
  5. 5GPS predictions, in brief

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Broadway's "Dear ___ Hansen"

    Answer: EVAN

  2. 5. Banish

    Answer: EXILE

  3. 6. Burdened

    Answer: TAXED

  4. 7. Visa alternative, for short

    Answer: AMEX

  5. 8. Nine-digit ID

    Answer: SSN

Down

  1. 1. End-of-term assessments

    Answer: EXAMS

  2. 2. Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically

    Answer: VIXEN

  3. 3. The "A" of baseball's A-Rod

    Answer: ALEX

  4. 4. "The Simpsons" neighbor Flanders

    Answer: NED

  5. 5. GPS predictions, in brief

    Answer: ETAS

The answer to “Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is VIXEN — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 21, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically” answer

VIXEN(5 letters)

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Why does VIXEN fit?

VIXEN is the published 5-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Santa's last reindeer, alphabetically”?

The answer is VIXEN.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: VIXEN.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for July 21, 2026 at 2-Down.

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 July 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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