Crunchy cube served in soup (7)

Archive answer — August 12, 2026

15 Down

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Clue explained

“CROUTON” is the published 7-letter fill for 15 Down. 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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 3Long complicated procedure (9)
  2. 8Hotel cook (4)
  3. 9Pertaining to two continents (8)
  4. 10Damage or weaken (6)
  5. 13Pinafore (5)
  6. 14Slender breed of dog (7)
  7. 15Crib (3)
  8. 16Set aside for a particular purpose (7)
  9. 17Spring bulb (5)
  10. 21Vocalist (6)
  11. 22Alcoholic appetiser (8)
  12. 23Poses a question (4)
  13. 24100th anniversary (9)

Down

13 clues
  1. 1Sets in motion (9)
  2. 2Lasting for a limited time (9)
  3. 4Lacking vigour (5)
  4. 5Ideal future husband! (2,5)
  5. 6Prickly bloom (4)
  6. 7Fibber (4)
  7. 11Say sorry (9)
  8. 12Latest news (4,5)
  9. 14Chinese cooking pan (3)
  10. 15Crunchy cube served in soup (7)CROUTON
  11. 18With reference to (2,3)
  12. 19Fencing sword (4)
  13. 20Gravel (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 3. Long complicated procedure (9)

    Answer: RIGMAROLE

  2. 8. Hotel cook (4)

    Answer: CHEF

  3. 9. Pertaining to two continents (8)

    Answer: EURASIAN

  4. 10. Damage or weaken (6)

    Answer: IMPAIR

  5. 13. Pinafore (5)

    Answer: APRON

  6. 14. Slender breed of dog (7)

    Answer: WHIPPET

  7. 15. Crib (3)

    Answer: COT

  8. 16. Set aside for a particular purpose (7)

    Answer: EARMARK

  9. 17. Spring bulb (5)

    Answer: TULIP

  10. 21. Vocalist (6)

    Answer: SINGER

  11. 22. Alcoholic appetiser (8)

    Answer: APERITIF

  12. 23. Poses a question (4)

    Answer: ASKS

  13. 24. 100th anniversary (9)

    Answer: CENTENARY

Down

  1. 1. Sets in motion (9)

    Answer: ACTIVATES

  2. 2. Lasting for a limited time (9)

    Answer: TEMPORARY

  3. 4. Lacking vigour (5)

    Answer: INERT

  4. 5. Ideal future husband! (2,5)

    Answer: MRRIGHT

  5. 6. Prickly bloom (4)

    Answer: ROSE

  6. 7. Fibber (4)

    Answer: LIAR

  7. 11. Say sorry (9)

    Answer: APOLOGISE

  8. 12. Latest news (4,5)

    Answer: STOPPRESS

  9. 14. Chinese cooking pan (3)

    Answer: WOK

  10. 15. Crunchy cube served in soup (7)

    Answer: CROUTON

  11. 18. With reference to (2,3)

    Answer: ASFOR

  12. 19. Fencing sword (4)

    Answer: EPEE

  13. 20. Gravel (4)

    Answer: GRIT

The answer to “Crunchy cube served in soup (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is CROUTON — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 15-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Crunchy cube served in soup (7)” answer

CROUTON(7 letters)

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Why does CROUTON fit?

CROUTON is the published 7-letter answer at 15-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Crunchy cube served in soup (7)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Crunchy cube served in soup (7)”?

The answer is CROUTON.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: CROUTON.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 15-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 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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