Hangs freely (7)

Archive answer — July 25, 2026

23 Across

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Clue explained

“DANGLES” is the published 7-letter fill for 23 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Small marine food fish (7)
  2. 7Prize (5)
  3. 8Timeless, eternal (7)
  4. 9Yearly (6)
  5. 11Postage label (5)
  6. 13Weeps (4)
  7. 14New member (7)
  8. 15Long difficult journey (4)
  9. 16Ambition (5)
  10. 17Upper garment (1-5)
  11. 21Metropolis (7)
  12. 22Dinner dish (5)
  13. 23Hangs freely (7)DANGLES

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Terrifying dreams (10)
  2. 3Typical feature or quality (8)
  3. 4Vessel for flowers (4)
  4. 5Sibling born at the same time (4)
  5. 6Asian language (4)
  6. 9Quarrel (5)
  7. 10Cut short (10)
  8. 12Fragrance (5)
  9. 13British money (8)
  10. 18Assist (4)
  11. 19Decays (4)
  12. 20Maori war chant with gestures (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Small marine food fish (7)

    Answer: ANCHOVY

  2. 7. Prize (5)

    Answer: AWARD

  3. 8. Timeless, eternal (7)

    Answer: AGELESS

  4. 9. Yearly (6)

    Answer: ANNUAL

  5. 11. Postage label (5)

    Answer: STAMP

  6. 13. Weeps (4)

    Answer: SOBS

  7. 14. New member (7)

    Answer: RECRUIT

  8. 15. Long difficult journey (4)

    Answer: TREK

  9. 16. Ambition (5)

    Answer: DRIVE

  10. 17. Upper garment (1-5)

    Answer: TSHIRT

  11. 21. Metropolis (7)

    Answer: CAPITAL

  12. 22. Dinner dish (5)

    Answer: PLATE

  13. 23. Hangs freely (7)

    Answer: DANGLES

Down

  1. 2. Terrifying dreams (10)

    Answer: NIGHTMARES

  2. 3. Typical feature or quality (8)

    Answer: HALLMARK

  3. 4. Vessel for flowers (4)

    Answer: VASE

  4. 5. Sibling born at the same time (4)

    Answer: TWIN

  5. 6. Asian language (4)

    Answer: URDU

  6. 9. Quarrel (5)

    Answer: ARGUE

  7. 10. Cut short (10)

    Answer: ABBREVIATE

  8. 12. Fragrance (5)

    Answer: SCENT

  9. 13. British money (8)

    Answer: STERLING

  10. 18. Assist (4)

    Answer: HELP

  11. 19. Decays (4)

    Answer: ROTS

  12. 20. Maori war chant with gestures (4)

    Answer: HAKA

The answer to “Hangs freely (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is DANGLES — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 23-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Hangs freely (7)” answer

DANGLES(7 letters)

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Why does DANGLES fit?

DANGLES is the published 7-letter answer at 23-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Hangs freely (7)” 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hangs freely (7)”?

The answer is DANGLES.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: DANGLES.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 23-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 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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