Wind instrument (5)

Archive answer — July 19, 2026

3 Down

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Clue explained

“FLUTE” is the published 5-letter fill for 3 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, July 19, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6Table game in pubs (3,9)
  2. 8Nervously tense or angry (7)
  3. 9Artist's stand (5)
  4. 10Polish, shine (4)
  5. 12Muscle type (6)
  6. 14Judo or karate term (5)
  7. 15Gift, natural ability (6)
  8. 16Biblical first man (4)
  9. 19Large spoon for serving soup (5)
  10. 21Guilty person (7)
  11. 22Smoked sausages (12)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Honest (8)
  2. 2Encircles (5)
  3. 3Wind instrument (5)FLUTE
  4. 4Long pointed spear (7)
  5. 5Combines numbers (4)
  6. 6Large buzzing fly (10)
  7. 7Other pupils in a lesson (10)
  8. 11Suitable (3)
  9. 12Woman's long scarf (3)
  10. 13Sanctions (8)
  11. 14Raging fire (7)
  12. 17Eat rapidly (5)
  13. 18Extreme (5)
  14. 20Grime (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 6. Table game in pubs (3,9)

    Answer: BARBILLIARDS

  2. 8. Nervously tense or angry (7)

    Answer: UPTIGHT

  3. 9. Artist's stand (5)

    Answer: EASEL

  4. 10. Polish, shine (4)

    Answer: BUFF

  5. 12. Muscle type (6)

    Answer: BICEPS

  6. 14. Judo or karate term (5)

    Answer: IPPON

  7. 15. Gift, natural ability (6)

    Answer: TALENT

  8. 16. Biblical first man (4)

    Answer: ADAM

  9. 19. Large spoon for serving soup (5)

    Answer: LADLE

  10. 21. Guilty person (7)

    Answer: CULPRIT

  11. 22. Smoked sausages (12)

    Answer: FRANKFURTERS

Down

  1. 1. Honest (8)

    Answer: TRUTHFUL

  2. 2. Encircles (5)

    Answer: RINGS

  3. 3. Wind instrument (5)

    Answer: FLUTE

  4. 4. Long pointed spear (7)

    Answer: JAVELIN

  5. 5. Combines numbers (4)

    Answer: ADDS

  6. 6. Large buzzing fly (10)

    Answer: BLUEBOTTLE

  7. 7. Other pupils in a lesson (10)

    Answer: CLASSMATES

  8. 11. Suitable (3)

    Answer: APT

  9. 12. Woman's long scarf (3)

    Answer: BOA

  10. 13. Sanctions (8)

    Answer: ENDORSES

  11. 14. Raging fire (7)

    Answer: INFERNO

  12. 17. Eat rapidly (5)

    Answer: SCOFF

  13. 18. Extreme (5)

    Answer: ULTRA

  14. 20. Grime (4)

    Answer: DIRT

The answer to “Wind instrument (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is FLUTE — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 19, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Wind instrument (5)” answer

FLUTE(5 letters)

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Why does FLUTE fit?

FLUTE is the published 5-letter answer at 3-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Wind instrument (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wind instrument (5)”?

The answer is FLUTE.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: FLUTE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 19, 2026 at 3-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.

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