Vaselike vessel (3)
Archive answer — July 12, 2026
12 Down
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“URN” is the published 3-letter fill for 12 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Sunday, July 12, 2026 appearance
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14 clues- 12Vaselike vessel (3)URN
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 6. Becoming more successful (2,3,2,3,2)
Answer: ONTHEUPANDUP
- 8. Joins the armed services (7)
Answer: ENLISTS
- 9. Cinder (5)
Answer: EMBER
- 10. Strikes (4)
Answer: HITS
- 12. Irregular (6)
Answer: UNEVEN
- 14. Semicircular jewelled headdress (5)
Answer: TIARA
- 15. Drink of the gods (6)
Answer: NECTAR
- 16. Region (4)
Answer: AREA
- 19. Vote in (5)
Answer: ELECT
- 21. Short post on a wharf or ship (7)
Answer: BOLLARD
- 22. Act of recovering from illness (12)
Answer: RECUPERATION
Down
- 1. Physically fit or strong (8)
Answer: ATHLETIC
- 2. Banquet (5)
Answer: FEAST
- 3. Involuntary muscular contraction (5)
Answer: SPASM
- 4. Feeler (7)
Answer: ANTENNA
- 5. Control or restrain (4)
Answer: CURB
- 6. Generous (4-6)
Answer: OPENHANDED
- 7. Medieval torture instrument (4,6)
Answer: IRONMAIDEN
- 11. Ventilate (3)
Answer: AIR
- 12. Vaselike vessel (3)
Answer: URN
- 13. Word for word (8)
Answer: VERBATIM
- 14. Childish fit of rage (7)
Answer: TANTRUM
- 17. Religious building (5)
Answer: ABBEY
- 18. Sheep’s sound (5)
Answer: BLEAT
- 20. Biblical garden (4)
Answer: EDEN
The answer to “Vaselike vessel (3)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is URN — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 12, 2026 at 12-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Vaselike vessel (3)” answer
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Why does URN fit?
URN is the published 3-letter answer at 12-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Vaselike vessel (3)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Vaselike vessel (3)”?
The answer is URN.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: URN.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 12, 2026 at 12-Down.
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?
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