Escort (5)
Archive answer — August 11, 2026
17 Down
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“USHER” is the published 5-letter fill for 17 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 6. Person one knows slightly (12)
Answer: ACQUAINTANCE
- 8. Synthetic material (7)
Answer: PLASTIC
- 9. Shelflike projection from a cliff (5)
Answer: LEDGE
- 10. Loose flowing garment (4)
Answer: ROBE
- 12. Kitchen item (6)
Answer: EGGCUP
- 14. Pulped fruit (5)
Answer: PUREE
- 15. Threefold (6)
Answer: TREBLE
- 16. Horse's gait (4)
Answer: TROT
- 19. Hatred (5)
Answer: ODIUM
- 21. Enduring energy (7)
Answer: STAMINA
- 22. Motley, unkempt (6-6)
Answer: RAGGLETAGGLE
Down
- 1. Bicker (8)
Answer: SQUABBLE
- 2. Social gathering of invited guests (5)
Answer: PARTY
- 3. Quick light meal (5)
Answer: SNACK
- 4. Commercial transport of goods (7)
Answer: HAULAGE
- 5. Corrosive substance (4)
Answer: ACID
- 6. Spectre (10)
Answer: APPARITION
- 7. Cause to continue (10)
Answer: PERPETUATE
- 11. Regret (3)
Answer: RUE
- 12. Slippery fish (3)
Answer: EEL
- 13. Railway coach (8)
Answer: CARRIAGE
- 14. Bird's feathers (7)
Answer: PLUMAGE
- 17. Escort (5)
Answer: USHER
- 18. Cold dish (5)
Answer: SALAD
- 20. Mosque prayer leader (4)
Answer: IMAM
The answer to “Escort (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is USHER — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 11, 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.
“Escort (5)” answer
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Why does USHER fit?
USHER is the published 5-letter answer at 17-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Escort (5)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Escort (5)”?
The answer is USHER.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: USHER.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 11, 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 11, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.