Dare (9)

Archive answer — September 3, 2026

11 Down

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Clue explained

“CHALLENGE” is the published 9-letter fill for 11 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, September 3, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Slice meat (5)
  2. 7Make known publicly (8)
  3. 8Slope (5)
  4. 10Distracted or agitated (10)
  5. 12Wood type (8)
  6. 14Labyrinth (4)
  7. 16Underside of the foot (4)
  8. 17Blood vessels (8)
  9. 20One supposes (10)
  10. 23Not drunk (5)
  11. 24Mechanic (8)
  12. 25Sofa (5)

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Usual or habitual practice (6)
  2. 2Sell (4)
  3. 3Single entity (4)
  4. 4Tooth type (5)
  5. 5Mysterious (9)
  6. 6Glow-worm, eg (6)
  7. 9Slight colouring (5)
  8. 11Dare (9)CHALLENGE
  9. 13And not (3)
  10. 15Cures (5)
  11. 16Late meal (6)
  12. 18Quest (6)
  13. 19Undergoes combustion (5)
  14. 21Chopping tools (4)
  15. 22Toy type (2-2)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Slice meat (5)

    Answer: CARVE

  2. 7. Make known publicly (8)

    Answer: ANNOUNCE

  3. 8. Slope (5)

    Answer: SLANT

  4. 10. Distracted or agitated (10)

    Answer: DISTRAUGHT

  5. 12. Wood type (8)

    Answer: MAHOGANY

  6. 14. Labyrinth (4)

    Answer: MAZE

  7. 16. Underside of the foot (4)

    Answer: SOLE

  8. 17. Blood vessels (8)

    Answer: ARTERIES

  9. 20. One supposes (10)

    Answer: PRESUMABLY

  10. 23. Not drunk (5)

    Answer: SOBER

  11. 24. Mechanic (8)

    Answer: ENGINEER

  12. 25. Sofa (5)

    Answer: COUCH

Down

  1. 1. Usual or habitual practice (6)

    Answer: CUSTOM

  2. 2. Sell (4)

    Answer: VEND

  3. 3. Single entity (4)

    Answer: UNIT

  4. 4. Tooth type (5)

    Answer: MOLAR

  5. 5. Mysterious (9)

    Answer: ENIGMATIC

  6. 6. Glow-worm, eg (6)

    Answer: BEETLE

  7. 9. Slight colouring (5)

    Answer: TINGE

  8. 11. Dare (9)

    Answer: CHALLENGE

  9. 13. And not (3)

    Answer: NOR

  10. 15. Cures (5)

    Answer: HEALS

  11. 16. Late meal (6)

    Answer: SUPPER

  12. 18. Quest (6)

    Answer: SEARCH

  13. 19. Undergoes combustion (5)

    Answer: BURNS

  14. 21. Chopping tools (4)

    Answer: AXES

  15. 22. Toy type (2-2)

    Answer: YOYO

The answer to “Dare (9)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is CHALLENGE — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 3, 2026 at 11-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Dare (9)” answer

CHALLENGE(9 letters)

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Why does CHALLENGE fit?

CHALLENGE is the published 9-letter answer at 11-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Dare (9)” 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 “Dare (9)”?

The answer is CHALLENGE.

How many letters are in the answer?

9 letters: CHALLENGE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 3, 2026 at 11-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 3, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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