Whip (4)

Archive answer — August 29, 2026

6 Down

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Clue explained

“LASH” is the published 4-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 Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Craftsperson (7)
  2. 7In the lead (5)
  3. 8Set in opinion (7)
  4. 9Respiratory condition (6)
  5. 11Sparse (5)
  6. 13Excessive supply (4)
  7. 14Candidate (7)
  8. 15Twelve inches (4)
  9. 16Warehouse (5)
  10. 17Attack (6)
  11. 21Mean or miserly person (7)
  12. 22Friendship (5)
  13. 23Gift (7)

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Completely silly (10)
  2. 3Liable to happen soon (8)
  3. 4Female relative (4)
  4. 5Therefore (4)
  5. 6Whip (4)LASH
  6. 9Great pain (5)
  7. 10Musical instrument (5,5)
  8. 12Little (5)
  9. 13Open-handed (8)
  10. 18Japanese wrestling (4)
  11. 19Greek letter (4)
  12. 20Wound mark (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. Craftsperson (7)

    Answer: ARTISAN

  2. 7. In the lead (5)

    Answer: AHEAD

  3. 8. Set in opinion (7)

    Answer: ADAMANT

  4. 9. Respiratory condition (6)

    Answer: ASTHMA

  5. 11. Sparse (5)

    Answer: SCANT

  6. 13. Excessive supply (4)

    Answer: GLUT

  7. 14. Candidate (7)

    Answer: NOMINEE

  8. 15. Twelve inches (4)

    Answer: FOOT

  9. 16. Warehouse (5)

    Answer: DEPOT

  10. 17. Attack (6)

    Answer: ASSAIL

  11. 21. Mean or miserly person (7)

    Answer: SCROOGE

  12. 22. Friendship (5)

    Answer: AMITY

  13. 23. Gift (7)

    Answer: PRESENT

Down

  1. 2. Completely silly (10)

    Answer: RIDICULOUS

  2. 3. Liable to happen soon (8)

    Answer: IMMINENT

  3. 4. Female relative (4)

    Answer: AUNT

  4. 5. Therefore (4)

    Answer: THUS

  5. 6. Whip (4)

    Answer: LASH

  6. 9. Great pain (5)

    Answer: AGONY

  7. 10. Musical instrument (5,5)

    Answer: MOUTHORGAN

  8. 12. Little (5)

    Answer: SMALL

  9. 13. Open-handed (8)

    Answer: GENEROUS

  10. 18. Japanese wrestling (4)

    Answer: SUMO

  11. 19. Greek letter (4)

    Answer: IOTA

  12. 20. Wound mark (4)

    Answer: SCAR

The answer to “Whip (4)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is LASH — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 29, 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.

“Whip (4)” answer

LASH(4 letters)

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Why does LASH fit?

LASH is the published 4-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Whip (4)” 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 “Whip (4)”?

The answer is LASH.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: LASH.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 29, 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 29, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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