Make or become cheerful (7)

Archive answer — August 30, 2026

21 Across

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Clue explained

“HEARTEN” is the published 7-letter fill for 21 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 Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6On the breadline (12)
  2. 8Versus (7)
  3. 9Dwelling built from packed snow (5)
  4. 10Cot (4)
  5. 12Fate or destiny (6)
  6. 14Sheltered place (5)
  7. 15Decayed (6)
  8. 16Forehead (4)
  9. 19Spanish snacks (5)
  10. 21Make or become cheerful (7)HEARTEN
  11. 22Convey much significant information (5,7)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Beekeeper (8)
  2. 2Gambling odds (5)
  3. 3Slatted wooden case (5)
  4. 4Headache tablet (7)
  5. 5Touch (4)
  6. 6Imprecise, inexact (10)
  7. 7Nap (5,5)
  8. 11Karate expert (3)
  9. 12Door or lock opener (3)
  10. 13Of seafaring (8)
  11. 14Coarse fabric (7)
  12. 17Push (5)
  13. 18Opposite of heads (5)
  14. 20Long tube (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 6. On the breadline (12)

    Answer: IMPOVERISHED

  2. 8. Versus (7)

    Answer: AGAINST

  3. 9. Dwelling built from packed snow (5)

    Answer: IGLOO

  4. 10. Cot (4)

    Answer: CRIB

  5. 12. Fate or destiny (6)

    Answer: KISMET

  6. 14. Sheltered place (5)

    Answer: HAVEN

  7. 15. Decayed (6)

    Answer: ROTTEN

  8. 16. Forehead (4)

    Answer: BROW

  9. 19. Spanish snacks (5)

    Answer: TAPAS

  10. 21. Make or become cheerful (7)

    Answer: HEARTEN

  11. 22. Convey much significant information (5,7)

    Answer: SPEAKVOLUMES

Down

  1. 1. Beekeeper (8)

    Answer: APIARIST

  2. 2. Gambling odds (5)

    Answer: EVENS

  3. 3. Slatted wooden case (5)

    Answer: CRATE

  4. 4. Headache tablet (7)

    Answer: ASPIRIN

  5. 5. Touch (4)

    Answer: FEEL

  6. 6. Imprecise, inexact (10)

    Answer: INACCURATE

  7. 7. Nap (5,5)

    Answer: FORTYWINKS

  8. 11. Karate expert (3)

    Answer: DAN

  9. 12. Door or lock opener (3)

    Answer: KEY

  10. 13. Of seafaring (8)

    Answer: MARITIME

  11. 14. Coarse fabric (7)

    Answer: HESSIAN

  12. 17. Push (5)

    Answer: SHOVE

  13. 18. Opposite of heads (5)

    Answer: TAILS

  14. 20. Long tube (4)

    Answer: PIPE

The answer to “Make or become cheerful (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is HEARTEN — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 30, 2026 at 21-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Make or become cheerful (7)” answer

HEARTEN(7 letters)

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Why does HEARTEN fit?

HEARTEN is the published 7-letter answer at 21-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Make or become cheerful (7)” 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 “Make or become cheerful (7)”?

The answer is HEARTEN.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: HEARTEN.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 30, 2026 at 21-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?

Open the Mirror Classic answers page for August 30, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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