Slightly wet (4)
Archive answer — July 20, 2026
19 Across
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“DAMP” is the published 4-letter fill for 19 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Monday, July 20, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Backbone (5)
Answer: SPINE
- 4. Vulgar (5)
Answer: CRUDE
- 10. Kingdom (5)
Answer: REALM
- 11. Tooth type (7)
Answer: INCISOR
- 12. Brown sugar (8)
Answer: DEMERARA
- 13. Fail to hit (4)
Answer: MISS
- 15. Sanctuary or protection (6)
Answer: ASYLUM
- 17. Quest (6)
Answer: SEARCH
- 19. Slightly wet (4)
Answer: DAMP
- 20. Sweet on a stick (8)
Answer: LOLLIPOP
- 23. Supervise (7)
Answer: OVERSEE
- 24. Love intensely (5)
Answer: ADORE
- 25. Seize power wrongfully (5)
Answer: USURP
- 26. Spanish man (5)
Answer: SENOR
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- 2. Sacred song (5)
Answer: PSALM
- 3. Being many (8)
Answer: NUMEROUS
- 5. Food grain (4)
Answer: RICE
- 6. File of papers (7)
Answer: DOSSIER
- 7. Prized possession (5,3,3)
Answer: PRIDEANDJOY
- 8. Star sign (5)
Answer: LIBRA
- 9. Insect with long hind legs (11)
Answer: GRASSHOPPER
- 14. Revealing or betraying something (8)
Answer: TELLTALE
- 16. Complains whiningly (7)
Answer: YAMMERS
- 18. Electricity supply (5)
Answer: POWER
- 21. Snapshot (5)
Answer: PHOTO
- 22. Former Russian emperor (4)
Answer: TSAR
The answer to “Slightly wet (4)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is DAMP — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 20, 2026 at 19-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Slightly wet (4)” answer
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Why does DAMP fit?
DAMP is the published 4-letter answer at 19-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Slightly wet (4)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Slightly wet (4)”?
The answer is DAMP.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: DAMP.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 20, 2026 at 19-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 Classic answers page for July 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.