Answers for Friday, October 16, 2026
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Across
1. These and ___
THOSE
6. Chill out
RELAX
7. A suspect's excuse
ALIBI
8. Jumps into the pool
DIVES
9. Put forth, as effort
EXERT
Down
1. Exchange
TRADE
2. Spiral shape of DNA
HELIX
3. Pizza topping that may be black or green
OLIVE
4. Fencing sword
SABER
5. Be real
EXIST
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