# Everyday Puzzles Mini Crossword Answers - October 2, 2026

- Across: Word ending for ideologies, political beliefs — **ISMS**
- Across: Abbreviation for being grammatically genderless — **NEUT**
- Across: Shocking weapons — **TASERS**
- Across: Actor Munn of Ocean's 8, The Newsroom — **OLIVIA**
- Across: Minor bites from a puppy — **NIPS**
- Across: Big, deep cut on one's body — **GASH**
- Down: Stephen Sondheim musical, __ The Woods — **INTO**
- Down: Kiss from a Rose singer; sea dog — **SEAL**
- Down: In a period of meditation or reflection — **MUSING**
- Down: Natural sweetener that comes from plant leaves — **STEVIA**
- Down: Tears — **RIPS**
- Down: A beauty queen might wear this ribbon — **SASH**

Source: https://cluestash.com/everyday-puzzles/mini-crossword/2026-10-02/