Gangly

Archive answer — August 12, 2026

8 Across

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Clue explained

“RANGY” is the published 5-letter fill for 8 Across. 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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Cut back (on)
  2. 6Part of a solar array
  3. 7Catherine of "Schitt's Creek"
  4. 8GanglyRANGY
  5. 9The bee's ___ (the best)

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Hybrid utensil
  2. 2"The Great Divide" singer Noah
  3. 3Foolish
  4. 4Combine, as two companies
  5. 5Shakespeare works

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Cut back (on)

    Answer: SKIMP

  2. 6. Part of a solar array

    Answer: PANEL

  3. 7. Catherine of "Schitt's Creek"

    Answer: OHARA

  4. 8. Gangly

    Answer: RANGY

  5. 9. The bee's ___ (the best)

    Answer: KNEES

Down

  1. 1. Hybrid utensil

    Answer: SPORK

  2. 2. "The Great Divide" singer Noah

    Answer: KAHAN

  3. 3. Foolish

    Answer: INANE

  4. 4. Combine, as two companies

    Answer: MERGE

  5. 5. Shakespeare works

    Answer: PLAYS

The answer to “Gangly” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is RANGY — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Gangly” answer

RANGY(5 letters)

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Why does RANGY fit?

RANGY is the published 5-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Gangly” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Gangly”?

The answer is RANGY.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: RANGY.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 8-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 August 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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