School janitors (10)

Archive answer — August 21, 2026

25 Across

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Clue explained

“CARETAKERS” is the published 10-letter fill for 25 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Not completely (2,2,1,5)
  2. 8Subtracts (7)
  3. 9Weird (5)
  4. 10Leg part (4)
  5. 11Cash register (4)
  6. 12Flightless bird (3)
  7. 14Lump of gold (6)
  8. 15First batter in cricket (6)
  9. 18Consume food (3)
  10. 20Wealthy (4)
  11. 21Wander (4)
  12. 23Hang in loose folds (5)
  13. 24Level of command (7)
  14. 25School janitors (10)CARETAKERS

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Ruin or downfall (7)
  2. 2Mexican snack (4)
  3. 3Descend by rope (6)
  4. 4Covers and extends beyond (8)
  5. 5Tend to the sick (5)
  6. 6Miscellaneous items or articles (4,3,4)
  7. 7Specific need (11)
  8. 13Make frozen again (8)
  9. 16Ribbon-like strips of pasta (7)
  10. 17Skin condition (6)
  11. 19Jewelled headdress (5)
  12. 22Footwear item (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Not completely (2,2,1,5)

    Answer: UPTOAPOINT

  2. 8. Subtracts (7)

    Answer: DEDUCTS

  3. 9. Weird (5)

    Answer: EERIE

  4. 10. Leg part (4)

    Answer: SHIN

  5. 11. Cash register (4)

    Answer: TILL

  6. 12. Flightless bird (3)

    Answer: EMU

  7. 14. Lump of gold (6)

    Answer: NUGGET

  8. 15. First batter in cricket (6)

    Answer: OPENER

  9. 18. Consume food (3)

    Answer: EAT

  10. 20. Wealthy (4)

    Answer: RICH

  11. 21. Wander (4)

    Answer: ROAM

  12. 23. Hang in loose folds (5)

    Answer: DRAPE

  13. 24. Level of command (7)

    Answer: ECHELON

  14. 25. School janitors (10)

    Answer: CARETAKERS

Down

  1. 1. Ruin or downfall (7)

    Answer: UNDOING

  2. 2. Mexican snack (4)

    Answer: TACO

  3. 3. Descend by rope (6)

    Answer: ABSEIL

  4. 4. Covers and extends beyond (8)

    Answer: OVERLAPS

  5. 5. Tend to the sick (5)

    Answer: NURSE

  6. 6. Miscellaneous items or articles (4,3,4)

    Answer: ODDSANDENDS

  7. 7. Specific need (11)

    Answer: REQUIREMENT

  8. 13. Make frozen again (8)

    Answer: REFREEZE

  9. 16. Ribbon-like strips of pasta (7)

    Answer: NOODLES

  10. 17. Skin condition (6)

    Answer: ECZEMA

  11. 19. Jewelled headdress (5)

    Answer: TIARA

  12. 22. Footwear item (4)

    Answer: SHOE

The answer to “School janitors (10)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is CARETAKERS — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 21, 2026 at 25-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“School janitors (10)” answer

CARETAKERS(10 letters)

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Why does CARETAKERS fit?

CARETAKERS is the published 10-letter answer at 25-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “School janitors (10)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “School janitors (10)”?

The answer is CARETAKERS.

How many letters are in the answer?

10 letters: CARETAKERS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 21, 2026 at 25-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?

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