Large buzzing fly (10)
Archive answer — July 19, 2026
6 Down
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“BLUEBOTTLE” is the published 10-letter fill for 6 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 19, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 6. Table game in pubs (3,9)
Answer: BARBILLIARDS
- 8. Nervously tense or angry (7)
Answer: UPTIGHT
- 9. Artist's stand (5)
Answer: EASEL
- 10. Polish, shine (4)
Answer: BUFF
- 12. Muscle type (6)
Answer: BICEPS
- 14. Judo or karate term (5)
Answer: IPPON
- 15. Gift, natural ability (6)
Answer: TALENT
- 16. Biblical first man (4)
Answer: ADAM
- 19. Large spoon for serving soup (5)
Answer: LADLE
- 21. Guilty person (7)
Answer: CULPRIT
- 22. Smoked sausages (12)
Answer: FRANKFURTERS
Down
- 1. Honest (8)
Answer: TRUTHFUL
- 2. Encircles (5)
Answer: RINGS
- 3. Wind instrument (5)
Answer: FLUTE
- 4. Long pointed spear (7)
Answer: JAVELIN
- 5. Combines numbers (4)
Answer: ADDS
- 6. Large buzzing fly (10)
Answer: BLUEBOTTLE
- 7. Other pupils in a lesson (10)
Answer: CLASSMATES
- 11. Suitable (3)
Answer: APT
- 12. Woman's long scarf (3)
Answer: BOA
- 13. Sanctions (8)
Answer: ENDORSES
- 14. Raging fire (7)
Answer: INFERNO
- 17. Eat rapidly (5)
Answer: SCOFF
- 18. Extreme (5)
Answer: ULTRA
- 20. Grime (4)
Answer: DIRT
The answer to “Large buzzing fly (10)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is BLUEBOTTLE — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 19, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Large buzzing fly (10)” answer
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Why does BLUEBOTTLE fit?
BLUEBOTTLE is the published 10-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Large buzzing fly (10)” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
- July 19, 2026 (most recent)BLUEBOTTLE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Large buzzing fly (10)”?
The answer is BLUEBOTTLE.
How many letters are in the answer?
10 letters: BLUEBOTTLE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 19, 2026 at 6-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 19, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.