Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)
Archive answer — July 22, 2026
16 Across
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“DEEPFRY” is the published 7-letter fill for 16 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, July 22, 2026 appearance
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13 clues- 16Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)DEEPFRY
Down
13 clues- 19Tidy (4)
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 3. Outward appearance (9)
Answer: SEMBLANCE
- 8. Police informer or spy (4)
Answer: NARK
- 9. Feeling of great elation (8)
Answer: EUPHORIA
- 10. Travelling salesman (6)
Answer: HAWKER
- 13. As yet (2,3)
Answer: SOFAR
- 14. Receive under a will (7)
Answer: INHERIT
- 15. Top card (3)
Answer: ACE
- 16. Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)
Answer: DEEPFRY
- 17. Pallid (5)
Answer: ASHEN
- 21. Horse's gait (6)
Answer: CANTER
- 22. Moderately wealthy (4-2-2)
Answer: WELLTODO
- 23. Old wound mark (4)
Answer: SCAR
- 24. Now (2,7)
Answer: ATPRESENT
Down
- 1. As an extra (2,3,4)
Answer: ONTHESIDE
- 2. Wrinkles at the corner of the eyes (5,4)
Answer: CROWSFEET
- 4. Put pressure on (5)
Answer: EXERT
- 5. Aircraft with two pairs of wings (7)
Answer: BIPLANE
- 6. Particle of matter (4)
Answer: ATOM
- 7. Casino counter (4)
Answer: CHIP
- 11. Building designer (9)
Answer: ARCHITECT
- 12. Journey plan (9)
Answer: ITINERARY
- 14. Freezing or very cold (3)
Answer: ICY
- 15. Strenuous (7)
Answer: ARDUOUS
- 18. Oak tree fruit (5)
Answer: ACORN
- 19. Tidy (4)
Answer: NEAT
- 20. Pronounce indistinctly (4)
Answer: SLUR
The answer to “Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is DEEPFRY — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 22, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)” answer
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Why does DEEPFRY fit?
DEEPFRY is the published 7-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)” 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 22, 2026 (most recent)DEEPFRY
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cook by immersing in hot fat (4-3)”?
The answer is DEEPFRY.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: DEEPFRY.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 22, 2026 at 16-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 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.