Oft-removed throat tissue

Archive answer — August 2, 2026

5 Down

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Clue explained

“TONSIL” is the published 6-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, August 2, 2026 appearance

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Across

7 clues
  1. 1N.B.A. Hall-of-Famer Dwyane
  2. 5Food in hard or soft shells
  3. 6Clipping for a school drive, once
  4. 7___ overload
  5. 8Weapons atop Dr. Evil's sharks
  6. 9Mark Twain, for Samuel Clemens
  7. 10Shout

Down

7 clues
  1. 1Old-timey alternative to a signature
  2. 2Olivia Colman and Colman Domingo, e.g.
  3. 3They might be revolving or sliding
  4. 4Athletic award given by a TV network
  5. 5Oft-removed throat tissueTONSIL
  6. 6"If ___ Street Could Talk" (1974 James Baldwin novel)
  7. 7Crush it, slangily

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. N.B.A. Hall-of-Famer Dwyane

    Answer: WADE

  2. 5. Food in hard or soft shells

    Answer: TACOS

  3. 6. Clipping for a school drive, once

    Answer: BOXTOP

  4. 7. ___ overload

    Answer: SENSORY

  5. 8. Weapons atop Dr. Evil's sharks

    Answer: LASERS

  6. 9. Mark Twain, for Samuel Clemens

    Answer: ALIAS

  7. 10. Shout

    Answer: YELL

Down

  1. 1. Old-timey alternative to a signature

    Answer: WAXSEAL

  2. 2. Olivia Colman and Colman Domingo, e.g.

    Answer: ACTORS

  3. 3. They might be revolving or sliding

    Answer: DOORS

  4. 4. Athletic award given by a TV network

    Answer: ESPY

  5. 5. Oft-removed throat tissue

    Answer: TONSIL

  6. 6. "If ___ Street Could Talk" (1974 James Baldwin novel)

    Answer: BEALE

  7. 7. Crush it, slangily

    Answer: SLAY

The answer to “Oft-removed throat tissue” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is TONSIL — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 2, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Oft-removed throat tissue” answer

TONSIL(6 letters)

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Why does TONSIL fit?

TONSIL is the published 6-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Oft-removed throat tissue” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Oft-removed throat tissue”?

The answer is TONSIL.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: TONSIL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for August 2, 2026 at 5-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?

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