Make up one’s mind (6)

Archive answer — August 27, 2026

16 Down

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Clue explained

“DECIDE” is the published 6-letter fill for 16 Down. 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 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Defence plea (5)
  2. 7Of immense size (8)
  3. 8Play dishonestly (5)
  4. 10Thick creamy sauce (10)
  5. 12Kin (8)
  6. 14Make things with wool (4)
  7. 16Obligation or borrowing (4)
  8. 17Garment with buttons (8)
  9. 20Slapstick comedy item (7,3)
  10. 23Light wood (5)
  11. 24Extremely disagreeable or bad (8)
  12. 25Vapour from hot water (5)

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Toxophilite (6)
  2. 2Smile broadly (4)
  3. 3Extinct bird (4)
  4. 4Nobleman (5)
  5. 5Spying (9)
  6. 6Even though (6)
  7. 9Pleasantly flavoured (5)
  8. 11Gypsum variety (9)
  9. 13By way of (3)
  10. 15Improvise (2-3)
  11. 16Make up one’s mind (6)DECIDE
  12. 18Highly incendiary liquid (6)
  13. 19Touches down (5)
  14. 21Percussion instrument (4)
  15. 22Compass point (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Defence plea (5)

    Answer: ALIBI

  2. 7. Of immense size (8)

    Answer: COLOSSAL

  3. 8. Play dishonestly (5)

    Answer: CHEAT

  4. 10. Thick creamy sauce (10)

    Answer: MAYONNAISE

  5. 12. Kin (8)

    Answer: RELATIVE

  6. 14. Make things with wool (4)

    Answer: KNIT

  7. 16. Obligation or borrowing (4)

    Answer: DEBT

  8. 17. Garment with buttons (8)

    Answer: CARDIGAN

  9. 20. Slapstick comedy item (7,3)

    Answer: CUSTARDPIE

  10. 23. Light wood (5)

    Answer: BALSA

  11. 24. Extremely disagreeable or bad (8)

    Answer: DREADFUL

  12. 25. Vapour from hot water (5)

    Answer: STEAM

Down

  1. 1. Toxophilite (6)

    Answer: ARCHER

  2. 2. Smile broadly (4)

    Answer: BEAM

  3. 3. Extinct bird (4)

    Answer: DODO

  4. 4. Nobleman (5)

    Answer: COUNT

  5. 5. Spying (9)

    Answer: ESPIONAGE

  6. 6. Even though (6)

    Answer: ALBEIT

  7. 9. Pleasantly flavoured (5)

    Answer: TASTY

  8. 11. Gypsum variety (9)

    Answer: ALABASTER

  9. 13. By way of (3)

    Answer: VIA

  10. 15. Improvise (2-3)

    Answer: ADLIB

  11. 16. Make up one’s mind (6)

    Answer: DECIDE

  12. 18. Highly incendiary liquid (6)

    Answer: NAPALM

  13. 19. Touches down (5)

    Answer: LANDS

  14. 21. Percussion instrument (4)

    Answer: DRUM

  15. 22. Compass point (4)

    Answer: EAST

The answer to “Make up one’s mind (6)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is DECIDE — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 27, 2026 at 16-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Make up one’s mind (6)” answer

DECIDE(6 letters)

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Why does DECIDE fit?

DECIDE is the published 6-letter answer at 16-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Make up one’s mind (6)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Make up one’s mind (6)”?

The answer is DECIDE.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: DECIDE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 27, 2026 at 16-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 27, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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