LAST WEEK’s PUZZLE:

Title: “Something’s Missing”
Prompt: [t]his puzzle’s 6-letter contest answer is something you really shouldn’t bring to a theater.
Answer: TOMATO, found by 240 solvers, 281 of whom were solo solves

Pressed for time today (when you solve the meta you’ll see why) so let me direct you to joon’s solve today for last week’s puzzle. It’s here: https://crosswordfiend.com/2026/09/30/mgwcc-956/

THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE:

Today’s puzzle is Week 1 of 5 in October. NOTE: there are NO instructionsless/Downs Only etc. solving options this month.