Loud explosion (5)

Archive answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue explained

“BLAST” is the published 5-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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Loud explosion (5)BLAST
  2. 7Actor in dangerous scenes (8)
  3. 8Experimental programme on television (5)
  4. 10Dishevelled (10)
  5. 12Rush of animals (8)
  6. 14Throwing line in darts (4)
  7. 16Tub of hot water (4)
  8. 17Sliver (8)
  9. 20Illogical (10)
  10. 23Scandinavian (5)
  11. 24Very large (8)
  12. 25Rental contract (5)

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Avoidance road (6)
  2. 2One who looks down on others (4)
  3. 3Mix with a spoon (4)
  4. 4Difficulties, disadvantages (5)
  5. 5Show to be involved in a crime (9)
  6. 6Nervously irritable (2,4)
  7. 9Musical speed (5)
  8. 11Large chocolate item (6,3)
  9. 13Slope downwards (3)
  10. 15Backless sofa (5)
  11. 16Card game (6)
  12. 18Go back on a promise (6)
  13. 19Unit of weight (5)
  14. 21Leave out (4)
  15. 22Unaccompanied, solitary (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Loud explosion (5)

    Answer: BLAST

  2. 7. Actor in dangerous scenes (8)

    Answer: STUNTMAN

  3. 8. Experimental programme on television (5)

    Answer: PILOT

  4. 10. Dishevelled (10)

    Answer: BEDRAGGLED

  5. 12. Rush of animals (8)

    Answer: STAMPEDE

  6. 14. Throwing line in darts (4)

    Answer: OCHE

  7. 16. Tub of hot water (4)

    Answer: BATH

  8. 17. Sliver (8)

    Answer: SPLINTER

  9. 20. Illogical (10)

    Answer: IRRATIONAL

  10. 23. Scandinavian (5)

    Answer: NORSE

  11. 24. Very large (8)

    Answer: GIGANTIC

  12. 25. Rental contract (5)

    Answer: LEASE

Down

  1. 1. Avoidance road (6)

    Answer: BYPASS

  2. 2. One who looks down on others (4)

    Answer: SNOB

  3. 3. Mix with a spoon (4)

    Answer: STIR

  4. 4. Difficulties, disadvantages (5)

    Answer: SNAGS

  5. 5. Show to be involved in a crime (9)

    Answer: IMPLICATE

  6. 6. Nervously irritable (2,4)

    Answer: ONEDGE

  7. 9. Musical speed (5)

    Answer: TEMPO

  8. 11. Large chocolate item (6,3)

    Answer: EASTEREGG

  9. 13. Slope downwards (3)

    Answer: DIP

  10. 15. Backless sofa (5)

    Answer: DIVAN

  11. 16. Card game (6)

    Answer: BRIDGE

  12. 18. Go back on a promise (6)

    Answer: RENEGE

  13. 19. Unit of weight (5)

    Answer: STONE

  14. 21. Leave out (4)

    Answer: OMIT

  15. 22. Unaccompanied, solitary (4)

    Answer: LONE

The answer to “Loud explosion (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is BLAST — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 13, 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.

“Loud explosion (5)” answer

BLAST(5 letters)

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Why does BLAST fit?

BLAST is the published 5-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Loud explosion (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Loud explosion (5)”?

The answer is BLAST.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: BLAST.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 13, 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?

Open the Mirror Classic answers page for August 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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