Act cruelly towards (3-5)

Archive answer — August 18, 2026

13 Down

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Clue explained

“ILLTREAT” is the published 8-letter fill for 13 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6System of communication (4,8)
  2. 8Concept or idea (7)
  3. 9Purchaser (5)
  4. 10Den (4)
  5. 12Star sign (6)
  6. 14Measuring tool (5)
  7. 15Violent confusion (6)
  8. 16In addition (4)
  9. 19Female relative (5)
  10. 21Before (5,2)
  11. 22Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Disgrace or public shame (8)
  2. 2Wooden shoes (5)
  3. 3Oneness (5)
  4. 4Drinking glass (7)
  5. 5Unpleasant in appearance (4)
  6. 6Colonisation (10)
  7. 7Session of intensive discussion (10)
  8. 11Alcoholic spirit (3)
  9. 12Acquire (3)
  10. 13Act cruelly towards (3-5)ILLTREAT
  11. 14Begrudges (7)
  12. 17Backbone
  13. 18Vision
  14. 20Reflection of sound (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 6. System of communication (4,8)

    Answer: SIGNLANGUAGE

  2. 8. Concept or idea (7)

    Answer: THOUGHT

  3. 9. Purchaser (5)

    Answer: BUYER

  4. 10. Den (4)

    Answer: LAIR

  5. 12. Star sign (6)

    Answer: GEMINI

  6. 14. Measuring tool (5)

    Answer: RULER

  7. 15. Violent confusion (6)

    Answer: MAYHEM

  8. 16. In addition (4)

    Answer: PLUS

  9. 19. Female relative (5)

    Answer: NIECE

  10. 21. Before (5,2)

    Answer: PRIORTO

  11. 22. Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)

    Answer: SHOTINTHEARM

Down

  1. 1. Disgrace or public shame (8)

    Answer: IGNOMINY

  2. 2. Wooden shoes (5)

    Answer: CLOGS

  3. 3. Oneness (5)

    Answer: UNITY

  4. 4. Drinking glass (7)

    Answer: TUMBLER

  5. 5. Unpleasant in appearance (4)

    Answer: UGLY

  6. 6. Colonisation (10)

    Answer: SETTLEMENT

  7. 7. Session of intensive discussion (10)

    Answer: BRAINSTORM

  8. 11. Alcoholic spirit (3)

    Answer: RUM

  9. 12. Acquire (3)

    Answer: GET

  10. 13. Act cruelly towards (3-5)

    Answer: ILLTREAT

  11. 14. Begrudges (7)

    Answer: RESENTS

  12. 17. Backbone

    Answer: SPINE

  13. 18. Vision

    Answer: SIGHT

  14. 20. Reflection of sound (4)

    Answer: ECHO

The answer to “Act cruelly towards (3-5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is ILLTREAT — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 18, 2026 at 13-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Act cruelly towards (3-5)” answer

ILLTREAT(8 letters)

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Why does ILLTREAT fit?

ILLTREAT is the published 8-letter answer at 13-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Act cruelly towards (3-5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Act cruelly towards (3-5)”?

The answer is ILLTREAT.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: ILLTREAT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 18, 2026 at 13-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?

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