Perform surgery (on) (7)

Archive answer — August 8, 2026

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Clue explained

“OPERATE” is the published 7-letter fill for 1 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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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)OPERATE
  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)
  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

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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 “Perform surgery (on) (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is OPERATE — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 8, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Perform surgery (on) (7)” answer

OPERATE(7 letters)

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Why does OPERATE fit?

OPERATE is the published 7-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Perform surgery (on) (7)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Perform surgery (on) (7)”?

The answer is OPERATE.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: OPERATE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 8, 2026 at 1-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?

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