Delicious (11)

Archive answer — August 28, 2026

6 Down

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Clue explained

“SCRUMPTIOUS” is the published 11-letter fill for 6 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Observant (10)
  2. 8Curved sword (7)
  3. 9Later than (5)
  4. 10Unpleasant in appearance (4)
  5. 11Eye up (4)
  6. 12Garland of flowers (3)
  7. 14Calm, tranquil (6)
  8. 15Climb (6)
  9. 18Pen fluid (3)
  10. 20God of love (4)
  11. 21Cab (4)
  12. 23Employment (5)
  13. 24Communications link between leaders (7)
  14. 25Ill turn (10)

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Kneecap (7)
  2. 2Harvest (4)
  3. 3Naval flag (6)
  4. 4Cross (8)
  5. 5Essential (5)
  6. 6Delicious (11)SCRUMPTIOUS
  7. 7Railway employee (5,6)
  8. 13Indefatigable (8)
  9. 16Inspect carefully (7)
  10. 17Ground squirrel (6)
  11. 19Army colour (5)
  12. 22Needlecase (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. 1. Observant (10)

    Answer: PERCEPTIVE

  2. 8. Curved sword (7)

    Answer: CUTLASS

  3. 9. Later than (5)

    Answer: AFTER

  4. 10. Unpleasant in appearance (4)

    Answer: UGLY

  5. 11. Eye up (4)

    Answer: OGLE

  6. 12. Garland of flowers (3)

    Answer: LEI

  7. 14. Calm, tranquil (6)

    Answer: PLACID

  8. 15. Climb (6)

    Answer: ASCEND

  9. 18. Pen fluid (3)

    Answer: INK

  10. 20. God of love (4)

    Answer: EROS

  11. 21. Cab (4)

    Answer: TAXI

  12. 23. Employment (5)

    Answer: USAGE

  13. 24. Communications link between leaders (7)

    Answer: HOTLINE

  14. 25. Ill turn (10)

    Answer: DISSERVICE

Down

  1. 1. Kneecap (7)

    Answer: PATELLA

  2. 2. Harvest (4)

    Answer: REAP

  3. 3. Naval flag (6)

    Answer: ENSIGN

  4. 4. Cross (8)

    Answer: TRAVERSE

  5. 5. Essential (5)

    Answer: VITAL

  6. 6. Delicious (11)

    Answer: SCRUMPTIOUS

  7. 7. Railway employee (5,6)

    Answer: TRAINDRIVER

  8. 13. Indefatigable (8)

    Answer: TIRELESS

  9. 16. Inspect carefully (7)

    Answer: EXAMINE

  10. 17. Ground squirrel (6)

    Answer: GOPHER

  11. 19. Army colour (5)

    Answer: KHAKI

  12. 22. Needlecase (4)

    Answer: ETUI

The answer to “Delicious (11)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is SCRUMPTIOUS — a 11-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 28, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Delicious (11)” answer

SCRUMPTIOUS(11 letters)

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Why does SCRUMPTIOUS fit?

SCRUMPTIOUS is the published 11-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Delicious (11)” 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 “Delicious (11)”?

The answer is SCRUMPTIOUS.

How many letters are in the answer?

11 letters: SCRUMPTIOUS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 28, 2026 at 6-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 28, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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