Star sign (8)

Archive answer — August 20, 2026

24 Across

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Clue explained

“AQUARIUS” is the published 8-letter fill for 24 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Shatter (5)
  2. 7Quarrel (8)
  3. 8Football supporter's item (5)
  4. 10Deceitful or dishonest (10)
  5. 12Demote (8)
  6. 14Body powder (4)
  7. 16Explosive device (4)
  8. 17Without dividing walls (4-4)
  9. 20Surprising or unforeseen (10)
  10. 23Treatment centre, in short (5)
  11. 24Star sign (8)AQUARIUS
  12. 25Misses out (5)

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Female relative (6)
  2. 2Ride on the top of waves (4)
  3. 3Asian language (4)
  4. 4Line of people (5)
  5. 5For the most part (9)
  6. 6Stationary (6)
  7. 9Amphibians with long hind legs (5)
  8. 11Climb awkwardly (7,2)
  9. 13Faucet (3)
  10. 15Bury (5)
  11. 16Cruel or vicious (6)
  12. 18Rain-bearing cloud (6)
  13. 19Musical drama (5)
  14. 21Close friend (4)
  15. 22Floor of a ship (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Shatter (5)

    Answer: SMASH

  2. 7. Quarrel (8)

    Answer: ARGUMENT

  3. 8. Football supporter's item (5)

    Answer: SCARF

  4. 10. Deceitful or dishonest (10)

    Answer: FRAUDULENT

  5. 12. Demote (8)

    Answer: RELEGATE

  6. 14. Body powder (4)

    Answer: TALC

  7. 16. Explosive device (4)

    Answer: BOMB

  8. 17. Without dividing walls (4-4)

    Answer: OPENPLAN

  9. 20. Surprising or unforeseen (10)

    Answer: UNEXPECTED

  10. 23. Treatment centre, in short (5)

    Answer: REHAB

  11. 24. Star sign (8)

    Answer: AQUARIUS

  12. 25. Misses out (5)

    Answer: SKIPS

Down

  1. 1. Female relative (6)

    Answer: SISTER

  2. 2. Ride on the top of waves (4)

    Answer: SURF

  3. 3. Asian language (4)

    Answer: URDU

  4. 4. Line of people (5)

    Answer: QUEUE

  5. 5. For the most part (9)

    Answer: GENERALLY

  6. 6. Stationary (6)

    Answer: STATIC

  7. 9. Amphibians with long hind legs (5)

    Answer: FROGS

  8. 11. Climb awkwardly (7,2)

    Answer: CLAMBERUP

  9. 13. Faucet (3)

    Answer: TAP

  10. 15. Bury (5)

    Answer: INTER

  11. 16. Cruel or vicious (6)

    Answer: BRUTAL

  12. 18. Rain-bearing cloud (6)

    Answer: NIMBUS

  13. 19. Musical drama (5)

    Answer: OPERA

  14. 21. Close friend (4)

    Answer: CHUM

  15. 22. Floor of a ship (4)

    Answer: DECK

The answer to “Star sign (8)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is AQUARIUS — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 20, 2026 at 24-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Star sign (8)” answer

AQUARIUS(8 letters)

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Why does AQUARIUS fit?

AQUARIUS is the published 8-letter answer at 24-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Star sign (8)” 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 “Star sign (8)”?

The answer is AQUARIUS.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: AQUARIUS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 20, 2026 at 24-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 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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