Carrying weapons (5)
Archive answer — August 14, 2026
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“ARMED” is the published 5-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Classic Crossword
This clue’s Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance
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12 clues- 5Carrying weapons (5)ARMED
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Dawn (5,2,3)
Answer: BREAKOFDAY
- 8. Hinted at or suggested (7)
Answer: IMPLIED
- 9. Greek letter (5)
Answer: GAMMA
- 10. Humorous or malicious deception (4)
Answer: HOAX
- 11. Bring up (4)
Answer: REAR
- 12. Father (3)
Answer: DAD
- 14. Fridge compartment (6)
Answer: ICEBOX
- 15. National song (6)
Answer: ANTHEM
- 18. Information (3)
Answer: GEN
- 20. Sound a horn (4)
Answer: TOOT
- 21. Unlock (4)
Answer: OPEN
- 23. Relish or delight in (3,2)
Answer: LAPUP
- 24. Tableland (7)
Answer: PLATEAU
- 25. Onlookers (10)
Answer: BYSTANDERS
Down
- 1. Early flying machine (7)
Answer: BIPLANE
- 2. Heroic (4)
Answer: EPIC
- 3. Renal organ (6)
Answer: KIDNEY
- 4. Statuette (8)
Answer: FIGURINE
- 5. Carrying weapons (5)
Answer: ARMED
- 6. Songbird (11)
Answer: NIGHTINGALE
- 7. Wild confusion, uproar (11)
Answer: PANDEMONIUM
- 13. Sentimental fondness (4,4)
Answer: SOFTSPOT
- 16. Occurs (7)
Answer: HAPPENS
- 17. Voucher (6)
Answer: COUPON
- 19. Diaper (5)
Answer: NAPPY
- 22. Destiny (4)
Answer: FATE
The answer to “Carrying weapons (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is ARMED — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 14, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Carrying weapons (5)” answer
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Why does ARMED fit?
ARMED is the published 5-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Carrying weapons (5)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Carrying weapons (5)”?
The answer is ARMED.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: ARMED.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 14, 2026 at 5-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 14, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.