Audibly shocked

Archive answer — August 22, 2026

6 Across

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Clue explained

“AGASP” is the published 5-letter fill for 6 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 Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1May honorees, informally
  2. 6Audibly shockedAGASP
  3. 7Simple instrument producing a buzzing sound
  4. 8Javelin or shot put, e.g.
  5. 9Tennis great Monica with a palindromic surname

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Earns
  2. 2Tequila plant
  3. 3"___ tov!"
  4. 4In unison
  5. 5Ladybug features

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Across

  1. 1. May honorees, informally

    Answer: MAMAS

  2. 6. Audibly shocked

    Answer: AGASP

  3. 7. Simple instrument producing a buzzing sound

    Answer: KAZOO

  4. 8. Javelin or shot put, e.g.

    Answer: EVENT

  5. 9. Tennis great Monica with a palindromic surname

    Answer: SELES

Down

  1. 1. Earns

    Answer: MAKES

  2. 2. Tequila plant

    Answer: AGAVE

  3. 3. "___ tov!"

    Answer: MAZEL

  4. 4. In unison

    Answer: ASONE

  5. 5. Ladybug features

    Answer: SPOTS

The answer to “Audibly shocked” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is AGASP — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 22, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Audibly shocked” answer

AGASP(5 letters)

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Why does AGASP fit?

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

When else has “Audibly shocked” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Audibly shocked”?

The answer is AGASP.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: AGASP.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for August 22, 2026 at 6-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 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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