Thaw (7)

Archive answer — September 1, 2026

14 Down

Scroll down for the rest of the crossword answers

Clue explained

“DEFROST” is the published 7-letter fill for 14 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, September 1, 2026 appearance

Tap a square to reveal or hide a letter.

Crossword solution grid

Select a square to hide or reveal its letter in the 13 by 13 crossword grid.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

Across

11 clues
  1. 6Quarrelsome (12)
  2. 8Ask to marry (7)
  3. 9Order given to dogs (5)
  4. 10Chuck (4)
  5. 12Eye membrane (6)
  6. 14Exclude (5)
  7. 15Lend an ear (6)
  8. 16Chooses (4)
  9. 19Thin candle (5)
  10. 21Mild powdered seasoning (7)
  11. 22Kemi Badenoch, eg (12)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Gives approval to (8)
  2. 2Hooked claw (5)
  3. 3Winter sportsperson (5)
  4. 4Aimless or rootless person (7)
  5. 5Long high kick (4)
  6. 6Surrender on agreed terms (10)
  7. 7Miserly person (10)
  8. 11Japanese monetary unit (3)
  9. 12Torn cloth (3)
  10. 13Implied, indirect (8)
  11. 14Thaw (7)DEFROST
  12. 17Steeple (5)
  13. 18Utter words (5)
  14. 20Puddle (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. Quarrelsome (12)

    Answer: CANTANKEROUS

  2. 8. Ask to marry (7)

    Answer: PROPOSE

  3. 9. Order given to dogs (5)

    Answer: FETCH

  4. 10. Chuck (4)

    Answer: TOSS

  5. 12. Eye membrane (6)

    Answer: RETINA

  6. 14. Exclude (5)

    Answer: DEBAR

  7. 15. Lend an ear (6)

    Answer: LISTEN

  8. 16. Chooses (4)

    Answer: OPTS

  9. 19. Thin candle (5)

    Answer: TAPER

  10. 21. Mild powdered seasoning (7)

    Answer: PAPRIKA

  11. 22. Kemi Badenoch, eg (12)

    Answer: CONSERVATIVE

Down

  1. 1. Gives approval to (8)

    Answer: ENDORSES

  2. 2. Hooked claw (5)

    Answer: TALON

  3. 3. Winter sportsperson (5)

    Answer: SKIER

  4. 4. Aimless or rootless person (7)

    Answer: DRIFTER

  5. 5. Long high kick (4)

    Answer: PUNT

  6. 6. Surrender on agreed terms (10)

    Answer: CAPITULATE

  7. 7. Miserly person (10)

    Answer: CHEAPSKATE

  8. 11. Japanese monetary unit (3)

    Answer: YEN

  9. 12. Torn cloth (3)

    Answer: RAG

  10. 13. Implied, indirect (8)

    Answer: IMPLICIT

  11. 14. Thaw (7)

    Answer: DEFROST

  12. 17. Steeple (5)

    Answer: SPIRE

  13. 18. Utter words (5)

    Answer: SPEAK

  14. 20. Puddle (4)

    Answer: POOL

The answer to “Thaw (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is DEFROST — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 1, 2026 at 14-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Thaw (7)” answer

DEFROST(7 letters)

Prefer a nudge first? Use the letter tiles above to hide and reveal individual characters, or use the focused grid to confirm the crossing letters.

Why does DEFROST fit?

DEFROST is the published 7-letter answer at 14-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Thaw (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 “Thaw (7)”?

The answer is DEFROST.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: DEFROST.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 1, 2026 at 14-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 September 1, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

Skip to main content