Large fruit (10)

Archive answer — August 15, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

“WATERMELON” is the published 10-letter fill for 2 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Because of (5,2)
  2. 7Line of people (5)
  3. 8Quietness and secrecy (7)
  4. 9Become bankrupt (2,4)
  5. 11Pleasant smell (5)
  6. 13Paper quantity (4)
  7. 14Star sign (7)
  8. 15In addition (4)
  9. 16Wild (5)
  10. 17Furtive, sly (6)
  11. 21Say in passing (7)
  12. 22Operators (5)
  13. 23Persevere (7)

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Large fruit (10)WATERMELON
  2. 3Narrowly-avoided collision (4,4)
  3. 4Toddlers (4)
  4. 5Board game (4)
  5. 6Ballet skirt (4)
  6. 9Grasps (5)
  7. 10Disgraceful (10)
  8. 12Bee substance (5)
  9. 13Flower-shaped badges (8)
  10. 18Relieve (4)
  11. 19Pavement edge (4)
  12. 20Hereditary unit (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Because of (5,2)

    Answer: OWINGTO

  2. 7. Line of people (5)

    Answer: QUEUE

  3. 8. Quietness and secrecy (7)

    Answer: STEALTH

  4. 9. Become bankrupt (2,4)

    Answer: GOBUST

  5. 11. Pleasant smell (5)

    Answer: AROMA

  6. 13. Paper quantity (4)

    Answer: REAM

  7. 14. Star sign (7)

    Answer: SCORPIO

  8. 15. In addition (4)

    Answer: PLUS

  9. 16. Wild (5)

    Answer: FERAL

  10. 17. Furtive, sly (6)

    Answer: SNEAKY

  11. 21. Say in passing (7)

    Answer: MENTION

  12. 22. Operators (5)

    Answer: USERS

  13. 23. Persevere (7)

    Answer: PERSIST

Down

  1. 2. Large fruit (10)

    Answer: WATERMELON

  2. 3. Narrowly-avoided collision (4,4)

    Answer: NEARMISS

  3. 4. Toddlers (4)

    Answer: TOTS

  4. 5. Board game (4)

    Answer: LUDO

  5. 6. Ballet skirt (4)

    Answer: TUTU

  6. 9. Grasps (5)

    Answer: GRIPS

  7. 10. Disgraceful (10)

    Answer: SCANDALOUS

  8. 12. Bee substance (5)

    Answer: HONEY

  9. 13. Flower-shaped badges (8)

    Answer: ROSETTES

  10. 18. Relieve (4)

    Answer: EASE

  11. 19. Pavement edge (4)

    Answer: KERB

  12. 20. Hereditary unit (4)

    Answer: GENE

The answer to “Large fruit (10)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is WATERMELON — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 15, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Large fruit (10)” answer

WATERMELON(10 letters)

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Why does WATERMELON fit?

WATERMELON is the published 10-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Large fruit (10)” appeared?

The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Large fruit (10)”?

The answer is WATERMELON.

How many letters are in the answer?

10 letters: WATERMELON.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 15, 2026 at 2-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 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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