Framework of bones (8)
Archive answer — July 17, 2026
4 Down
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“SKELETON” is the published 8-letter fill for 4 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance
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Across
14 clues- 18Mesh (3)
Down
12 clues- 4Framework of bones (8)SKELETON
- 19Sum (5)
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Educational institution (10)
Answer: UNIVERSITY
- 8. One who interferes (7)
Answer: MEDDLER
- 9. Planet on which we live (5)
Answer: EARTH
- 10. Flat and smooth (4)
Answer: EVEN
- 11. Irish Gaelic (4)
Answer: ERSE
- 12. Organ of hearing (3)
Answer: EAR
- 14. Method (6)
Answer: SYSTEM
- 15. Tittle-tattle (6)
Answer: GOSSIP
- 18. Mesh (3)
Answer: NET
- 20. Pellets of frozen rain (4)
Answer: HAIL
- 21. Spiritual guide (4)
Answer: GURU
- 23. Very strong person (5)
Answer: TITAN
- 24. Folding paper into shapes (7)
Answer: ORIGAMI
- 25. Body of voters (10)
Answer: ELECTORATE
Down
- 1. Remove one's clothes (7)
Answer: UNDRESS
- 2. Lazy (4)
Answer: IDLE
- 3. Mistakes (6)
Answer: ERRORS
- 4. Framework of bones (8)
Answer: SKELETON
- 5. Abrupt (5)
Answer: TERSE
- 6. Pretend to be someone else (11)
Answer: IMPERSONATE
- 7. Relating to the healing of disease (11)
Answer: THERAPEUTIC
- 13. Engineer (8)
Answer: MECHANIC
- 16. Cylindrical tube of meat in a skin (7)
Answer: SAUSAGE
- 17. Japanese garment (6)
Answer: KIMONO
- 19. Sum (5)
Answer: TOTAL
- 22. Turkish currency (4)
Answer: LIRA
The answer to “Framework of bones (8)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is SKELETON — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 17, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Framework of bones (8)” answer
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Why does SKELETON fit?
SKELETON is the published 8-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Framework of bones (8)” appeared?
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- July 17, 2026 (most recent)SKELETON
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Framework of bones (8)”?
The answer is SKELETON.
How many letters are in the answer?
8 letters: SKELETON.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 17, 2026 at 4-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?
Open the Mirror Classic answers page for July 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.