Acutely observant (3,4)
Archive answer — July 21, 2026
14 Down
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“ALLEYES” is the published 7-letter fill for 14 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, July 21, 2026 appearance
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14 clues- 14Acutely observant (3,4)ALLEYES
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 6. Very long time (7,5)
Answer: DONKEYSYEARS
- 8. Person who introduces acts (7)
Answer: COMPERE
- 9. Ward off (5)
Answer: AVERT
- 10. Evaluate (4)
Answer: RATE
- 12. Go or come after (6)
Answer: FOLLOW
- 14. Illegal burning (5)
Answer: ARSON
- 15. Slightly drunk (6)
Answer: TIDDLY
- 16. Couple (4)
Answer: PAIR
- 19. At the right moment (2,3)
Answer: ONCUE
- 21. Equilibrium (7)
Answer: BALANCE
- 22. Events that change situations (12)
Answer: DEVELOPMENTS
Down
- 1. Lively (8)
Answer: ANIMATED
- 2. Not ever (5)
Answer: NEVER
- 3. Thing of value (5)
Answer: ASSET
- 4. Ten-sided figure (7)
Answer: DECAGON
- 5. French cheese (4)
Answer: BRIE
- 6. Ornamentation (10)
Answer: DECORATION
- 7. Female worker on a plane or ship (10)
Answer: STEWARDESS
- 11. Shed tears (3)
Answer: CRY
- 12. Enemy (3)
Answer: FOE
- 13. Knowledge gained by study (8)
Answer: LEARNING
- 14. Acutely observant (3,4)
Answer: ALLEYES
- 17. Superior of an abbey of monks (5)
Answer: ABBOT
- 18. Culpability (5)
Answer: BLAME
- 20. Musical pitch indicator (4)
Answer: CLEF
The answer to “Acutely observant (3,4)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is ALLEYES — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 21, 2026 at 14-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Acutely observant (3,4)” answer
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Why does ALLEYES fit?
ALLEYES is the published 7-letter answer at 14-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Acutely observant (3,4)” 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 21, 2026 (most recent)ALLEYES
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Acutely observant (3,4)”?
The answer is ALLEYES.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: ALLEYES.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 21, 2026 at 14-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 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.