School punishment (5)

Archive answer — August 2, 2026

17 Down

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Clue explained

“LINES” is the published 5-letter fill for 17 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, August 2, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6Insectivorous plant (5,7)
  2. 8Issue (7)
  3. 9Beast of burden (5)
  4. 10Run away (4)
  5. 12Indian or Buddhist temple (6)
  6. 14Very strong person (5)
  7. 15Idea (6)
  8. 16Code word for the letter L (4)
  9. 19Edges of a roof (5)
  10. 21Under control or restraint (2,5)
  11. 22Careful consideration (12)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Event, happening (8)
  2. 2Savoury jelly (5)
  3. 3Genetic copy (5)
  4. 4European language (7)
  5. 5Long series of events (4)
  6. 6Device on a camera (10)
  7. 7Cause of difficulty or embarrassment (6,4)
  8. 11Flipper (3)
  9. 12Remuneration (3)
  10. 13Common salad dressing (5,3)
  11. 14Surface layer of earth (7)
  12. 17School punishment (5)LINES
  13. 18Fragment (5)
  14. 20Change direction suddenly (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 6. Insectivorous plant (5,7)

    Answer: VENUSFLYTRAP

  2. 8. Issue (7)

    Answer: EDITION

  3. 9. Beast of burden (5)

    Answer: LLAMA

  4. 10. Run away (4)

    Answer: FLEE

  5. 12. Indian or Buddhist temple (6)

    Answer: PAGODA

  6. 14. Very strong person (5)

    Answer: TITAN

  7. 15. Idea (6)

    Answer: NOTION

  8. 16. Code word for the letter L (4)

    Answer: LIMA

  9. 19. Edges of a roof (5)

    Answer: EAVES

  10. 21. Under control or restraint (2,5)

    Answer: INCHECK

  11. 22. Careful consideration (12)

    Answer: DELIBERATION

Down

  1. 1. Event, happening (8)

    Answer: INCIDENT

  2. 2. Savoury jelly (5)

    Answer: ASPIC

  3. 3. Genetic copy (5)

    Answer: CLONE

  4. 4. European language (7)

    Answer: ITALIAN

  5. 5. Long series of events (4)

    Answer: SAGA

  6. 6. Device on a camera (10)

    Answer: VIEWFINDER

  7. 7. Cause of difficulty or embarrassment (6,4)

    Answer: BANANASKIN

  8. 11. Flipper (3)

    Answer: FIN

  9. 12. Remuneration (3)

    Answer: PAY

  10. 13. Common salad dressing (5,3)

    Answer: OLIVEOIL

  11. 14. Surface layer of earth (7)

    Answer: TOPSOIL

  12. 17. School punishment (5)

    Answer: LINES

  13. 18. Fragment (5)

    Answer: SCRAP

  14. 20. Change direction suddenly (4)

    Answer: VEER

The answer to “School punishment (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is LINES — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 2, 2026 at 17-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“School punishment (5)” answer

LINES(5 letters)

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Why does LINES fit?

LINES is the published 5-letter answer at 17-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “School punishment (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “School punishment (5)”?

The answer is LINES.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: LINES.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 2, 2026 at 17-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 August 2, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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