Slap (5)

Archive answer — August 25, 2026

18 Down

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Clue explained

“SMACK” is the published 5-letter fill for 18 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 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6Insensitive to criticism or hints (5-7)
  2. 8Improve (7)
  3. 9Court case (5)
  4. 10Among (4)
  5. 12Mend one’s way (6)
  6. 14Lid (5)
  7. 15Keep quiet or unseen (3,3)
  8. 16Surprise or astound (4)
  9. 19Weekly pay (5)
  10. 21Lottery type (7)
  11. 22Adequate or suitable (12)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Coarse scolding woman (8)
  2. 2Without money (5)
  3. 3Winter sportsperson (5)
  4. 4One more (7)
  5. 5Abominable snowman (4)
  6. 6Execution by hanging (3,7)
  7. 7Simple (10)
  8. 11At present (3)
  9. 12Traffic light colour (3)
  10. 13Conforming to established views (8)
  11. 14Pirate (7)
  12. 17Rigid (5)
  13. 18Slap (5)SMACK
  14. 20Happy and pleased (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 6. Insensitive to criticism or hints (5-7)

    Answer: THICKSKINNED

  2. 8. Improve (7)

    Answer: ENHANCE

  3. 9. Court case (5)

    Answer: TRIAL

  4. 10. Among (4)

    Answer: AMID

  5. 12. Mend one’s way (6)

    Answer: REFORM

  6. 14. Lid (5)

    Answer: COVER

  7. 15. Keep quiet or unseen (3,3)

    Answer: LIELOW

  8. 16. Surprise or astound (4)

    Answer: STUN

  9. 19. Weekly pay (5)

    Answer: WAGES

  10. 21. Lottery type (7)

    Answer: TOMBOLA

  11. 22. Adequate or suitable (12)

    Answer: SATISFACTORY

Down

  1. 1. Coarse scolding woman (8)

    Answer: FISHWIFE

  2. 2. Without money (5)

    Answer: SKINT

  3. 3. Winter sportsperson (5)

    Answer: SKIER

  4. 4. One more (7)

    Answer: ANOTHER

  5. 5. Abominable snowman (4)

    Answer: YETI

  6. 6. Execution by hanging (3,7)

    Answer: THEGALLOWS

  7. 7. Simple (10)

    Answer: ELEMENTARY

  8. 11. At present (3)

    Answer: NOW

  9. 12. Traffic light colour (3)

    Answer: RED

  10. 13. Conforming to established views (8)

    Answer: ORTHODOX

  11. 14. Pirate (7)

    Answer: CORSAIR

  12. 17. Rigid (5)

    Answer: STIFF

  13. 18. Slap (5)

    Answer: SMACK

  14. 20. Happy and pleased (4)

    Answer: GLAD

The answer to “Slap (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is SMACK — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 25, 2026 at 18-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Slap (5)” answer

SMACK(5 letters)

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Why does SMACK fit?

SMACK is the published 5-letter answer at 18-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Slap (5)” 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 “Slap (5)”?

The answer is SMACK.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: SMACK.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 25, 2026 at 18-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 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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