| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RAKE | It's useful in October |
| PUMPKIN | It's carved in October |
| NINEIRON | It's not useful in a long shot situation |
| superbug | A bacterium that is useful in biotechnology, typically one that has been genetically engineered to enhance its usefulness for a particular purpose |
| superbugs | A bacterium that is useful in biotechnology, typically one that has been genetically engineered to enhance its usefulness for a particular purpose |
| ELLE | Charlize Theron was on its October cover |
| CHINA | It celebrates National Day on October 1 (and it's where the answers to starred clues were invented) |
