Marine animal (6)
Latest answer — September 8, 2026
27 Across
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“SPONGE” is the published 6-letter fill for 27 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Quick Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, September 8, 2026 appearance
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16 clues- 27Marine animal (6)SPONGE
Down
14 clues- 21Dash (4)
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. European capital (6)
Answer: BERLIN
- 4. Stalk (4)
Answer: STEM
- 7. Constantly (4)
Answer: EVER
- 8. Smoked herring (6)
Answer: KIPPER
- 9. Large amount (4)
Answer: MASS
- 10. Conceited (4)
Answer: VAIN
- 12. Sense (4)
Answer: FEEL
- 14. Container (3)
Answer: CAN
- 16. Sprinted (3)
Answer: RAN
- 17. Flashes of light (4)
Answer: RAYS
- 20. Broadcast (4)
Answer: SENT
- 23. Dimwit (4)
Answer: FOOL
- 24. Snag in hosiery (6)
Answer: LADDER
- 25. Volcanic discharge (4)
Answer: LAVA
- 26. Paradise (4)
Answer: EDEN
- 27. Marine animal (6)
Answer: SPONGE
Down
- 1. Bread maker (5)
Answer: BAKER
- 2. Ready to eat (4)
Answer: RIPE
- 3. Impudence (5)
Answer: NERVE
- 4. Partial (4)
Answer: SEMI
- 5. Hypnotic state (6)
Answer: TRANCE
- 6. Stone-worker (5)
Answer: MASON
- 11. Companion (4)
Answer: ALLY
- 13. Deserve (4)
Answer: EARN
- 15. Shoe part (6)
Answer: INSOLE
- 16. Firearm (5)
Answer: RIFLE
- 18. Book of maps (5)
Answer: ATLAS
- 19. Equine mammal (5)
Answer: HORSE
- 21. Dash (4)
Answer: ELAN
- 22. Norse deity (4)
Answer: ODIN
The answer to “Marine animal (6)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is SPONGE — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 8, 2026 at 27-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Marine animal (6)” answer
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Why does SPONGE fit?
SPONGE is the published 6-letter answer at 27-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Marine animal (6)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Marine animal (6)”?
The answer is SPONGE.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: SPONGE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for September 8, 2026 at 27-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Mirror Quick answers page for September 8, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.