Conceal (4)

Archive answer — August 8, 2026

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Clue explained

“HIDE” is the published 4-letter fill for 15 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, August 8, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Perform surgery (on) (7)
  2. 7Bet (5)
  3. 8Wrestle (7)
  4. 9Not moving, still (2,4)
  5. 11Rips (5)
  6. 13Smoke and fog (4)
  7. 14Scrutinise carefully (7)
  8. 15Conceal (4)HIDE
  9. 16Spare-time activity (5)
  10. 17Rotate, spiral (6)
  11. 21Furniture item (7)
  12. 22Detests (5)
  13. 23Returns to custody (7)

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Eternity (10)
  2. 3Interchange of witty retorts (8)
  3. 4Charge for using a road (4)
  4. 5Huge (4)
  5. 6In this place (4)
  6. 9Confess (5)
  7. 10Rich crumbly biscuit (10)
  8. 12Snooker table cloth (5)
  9. 13Unmarried woman in Spain (8)
  10. 18Wander (4)
  11. 19Rain heavily (4)
  12. 20Romantic appointment (4)

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. 1. Perform surgery (on) (7)

    Answer: OPERATE

  2. 7. Bet (5)

    Answer: WAGER

  3. 8. Wrestle (7)

    Answer: GRAPPLE

  4. 9. Not moving, still (2,4)

    Answer: ATREST

  5. 11. Rips (5)

    Answer: TEARS

  6. 13. Smoke and fog (4)

    Answer: SMOG

  7. 14. Scrutinise carefully (7)

    Answer: EXAMINE

  8. 15. Conceal (4)

    Answer: HIDE

  9. 16. Spare-time activity (5)

    Answer: HOBBY

  10. 17. Rotate, spiral (6)

    Answer: GYRATE

  11. 21. Furniture item (7)

    Answer: CABINET

  12. 22. Detests (5)

    Answer: HATES

  13. 23. Returns to custody (7)

    Answer: REMANDS

Down

  1. 2. Eternity (10)

    Answer: PERPETUITY

  2. 3. Interchange of witty retorts (8)

    Answer: REPARTEE

  3. 4. Charge for using a road (4)

    Answer: TOLL

  4. 5. Huge (4)

    Answer: VAST

  5. 6. In this place (4)

    Answer: HERE

  6. 9. Confess (5)

    Answer: ADMIT

  7. 10. Rich crumbly biscuit (10)

    Answer: SHORTBREAD

  8. 12. Snooker table cloth (5)

    Answer: BAIZE

  9. 13. Unmarried woman in Spain (8)

    Answer: SENORITA

  10. 18. Wander (4)

    Answer: ROAM

  11. 19. Rain heavily (4)

    Answer: TEEM

  12. 20. Romantic appointment (4)

    Answer: DATE

The answer to “Conceal (4)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is HIDE — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 8, 2026 at 15-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Conceal (4)” answer

HIDE(4 letters)

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Why does HIDE fit?

HIDE is the published 4-letter answer at 15-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Conceal (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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Conceal (4)”?

The answer is HIDE.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: HIDE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 8, 2026 at 15-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 8, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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