Congeal (3)
Archive answer — August 7, 2026
12 Across
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“GEL” is the published 3-letter fill for 12 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Friday, August 7, 2026 appearance
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Crossword solution grid
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Across
14 clues- 12Congeal (3)GEL
Down
12 clues- 13Norm (8)
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Optical instrument (10)
Answer: MICROSCOPE
- 8. Naturists (7)
Answer: NUDISTS
- 9. Prevent from breathing (5)
Answer: CHOKE
- 10. Light haircut (4)
Answer: TRIM
- 11. Period preceding Easter (4)
Answer: LENT
- 12. Congeal (3)
Answer: GEL
- 14. Familiar with (4,2)
Answer: USEDTO
- 15. Puzzle with many pieces (6)
Answer: JIGSAW
- 18. Rocky hill (3)
Answer: TOR
- 20. Undiluted (4)
Answer: NEAT
- 21. Not any (4)
Answer: NONE
- 23. Holiday home (5)
Answer: VILLA
- 24. Hold spellbound (7)
Answer: ENTHRAL
- 25. Organised association of workers (5,5)
Answer: TRADEUNION
Down
- 1. One who delivers babies (7)
Answer: MIDWIFE
- 2. Price (4)
Answer: COST
- 3. Expelled (6)
Answer: OUSTED
- 4. Mixed alcoholic drink (8)
Answer: COCKTAIL
- 5. Spike of a fork (5)
Answer: PRONG
- 6. Informative or helpful (11)
Answer: INSTRUCTIVE
- 7. Coward? (6-5)
Answer: YELLOWBELLY
- 13. Norm (8)
Answer: STANDARD
- 16. Highland dress item (7)
Answer: SPORRAN
- 17. Rich cake (6)
Answer: GATEAU
- 19. Measuring stick (5)
Answer: RULER
- 22. Needlecase (4)
Answer: ETUI
The answer to “Congeal (3)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is GEL — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 7, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Congeal (3)” answer
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Why does GEL fit?
GEL is the published 3-letter answer at 12-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Congeal (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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Congeal (3)”?
The answer is GEL.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: GEL.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 7, 2026 at 12-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 August 7, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.