# Everyday Puzzles Mini Crossword Answers - October 16, 2026

- Across: Filipino noise-making PVC cannon — **BOGA**
- Across: Name for the eight small bones in the wrist — **CARPUS**
- Across: Player of cor anglais or shawm — **OBOIST**
- Across: Get wider or larger, like a pupil — **DILATE**
- Across: The person in charge of a newspaper or magazine — **EDITOR**
- Across: Descartes the philosopher — **RENE**
- Down: Person who invents ciphers — **CODER**
- Down: To continue without fading — **ABIDE**
- Down: Actor Josh starred as Thanos in Avengers movies — **BROLIN**
- Down: Psychoactive compound found in a species of poppy — **OPIATE**
- Down: Zest or enjoyment in doing something — **GUSTO**
- Down: Daisy-like flower — **ASTER**

Source: https://cluestash.com/everyday-puzzles/mini-crossword/2026-10-16/