Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)
Archive answer — August 18, 2026
22 Across
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“SHOTINTHEARM” is the published 12-letter fill for 22 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance
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11 clues- 10Den (4)
- 22Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)SHOTINTHEARM
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14 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 6. System of communication (4,8)
Answer: SIGNLANGUAGE
- 8. Concept or idea (7)
Answer: THOUGHT
- 9. Purchaser (5)
Answer: BUYER
- 10. Den (4)
Answer: LAIR
- 12. Star sign (6)
Answer: GEMINI
- 14. Measuring tool (5)
Answer: RULER
- 15. Violent confusion (6)
Answer: MAYHEM
- 16. In addition (4)
Answer: PLUS
- 19. Female relative (5)
Answer: NIECE
- 21. Before (5,2)
Answer: PRIORTO
- 22. Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)
Answer: SHOTINTHEARM
Down
- 1. Disgrace or public shame (8)
Answer: IGNOMINY
- 2. Wooden shoes (5)
Answer: CLOGS
- 3. Oneness (5)
Answer: UNITY
- 4. Drinking glass (7)
Answer: TUMBLER
- 5. Unpleasant in appearance (4)
Answer: UGLY
- 6. Colonisation (10)
Answer: SETTLEMENT
- 7. Session of intensive discussion (10)
Answer: BRAINSTORM
- 11. Alcoholic spirit (3)
Answer: RUM
- 12. Acquire (3)
Answer: GET
- 13. Act cruelly towards (3-5)
Answer: ILLTREAT
- 14. Begrudges (7)
Answer: RESENTS
- 17. Backbone
Answer: SPINE
- 18. Vision
Answer: SIGHT
- 20. Reflection of sound (4)
Answer: ECHO
The answer to “Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is SHOTINTHEARM — a 12-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 18, 2026 at 22-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)” answer
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Why does SHOTINTHEARM fit?
SHOTINTHEARM is the published 12-letter answer at 22-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)” 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.
- August 18, 2026 (most recent)SHOTINTHEARM
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Encouraging boost or stimulus (4,2,3,3)”?
The answer is SHOTINTHEARM.
How many letters are in the answer?
12 letters: SHOTINTHEARM.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 18, 2026 at 22-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 18, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.