Ending in death (5)

Archive answer — September 5, 2026

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Clue explained

“FATAL” is the published 5-letter fill for 7 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, September 5, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Endanger (7)
  2. 7Ending in death (5)FATAL
  3. 8Petty (7)
  4. 9Uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold (6)
  5. 11Lasses (5)
  6. 13Coffee bar (4)
  7. 14Dummy pill (7)
  8. 15Hay bundle (4)
  9. 16Walk off with (5)
  10. 17Horse’s home (6)
  11. 21Comments (7)
  12. 22Backless sofa (5)
  13. 23Law enacted by legislature (7)

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Karate, eg (7,3)
  2. 3Stationery item (8)
  3. 4Mosque prayer leader (4)
  4. 5Cummerbund (4)
  5. 6Vestibule (4)
  6. 9Healed (5)
  7. 10Buoyancy aid (4,6)
  8. 12Move to music (5)
  9. 13Degree of difference (8)
  10. 18Corrosive substance (4)
  11. 19Burden (4)
  12. 20Nuisance (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Endanger (7)

    Answer: IMPERIL

  2. 7. Ending in death (5)

    Answer: FATAL

  3. 8. Petty (7)

    Answer: TRIVIAL

  4. 9. Uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold (6)

    Answer: CHILLY

  5. 11. Lasses (5)

    Answer: GIRLS

  6. 13. Coffee bar (4)

    Answer: CAFE

  7. 14. Dummy pill (7)

    Answer: PLACEBO

  8. 15. Hay bundle (4)

    Answer: BALE

  9. 16. Walk off with (5)

    Answer: STEAL

  10. 17. Horse’s home (6)

    Answer: STABLE

  11. 21. Comments (7)

    Answer: REMARKS

  12. 22. Backless sofa (5)

    Answer: DIVAN

  13. 23. Law enacted by legislature (7)

    Answer: STATUTE

Down

  1. 2. Karate, eg (7,3)

    Answer: MARTIALART

  2. 3. Stationery item (8)

    Answer: ENVELOPE

  3. 4. Mosque prayer leader (4)

    Answer: IMAM

  4. 5. Cummerbund (4)

    Answer: SASH

  5. 6. Vestibule (4)

    Answer: HALL

  6. 9. Healed (5)

    Answer: CURED

  7. 10. Buoyancy aid (4,6)

    Answer: LIFEJACKET

  8. 12. Move to music (5)

    Answer: DANCE

  9. 13. Degree of difference (8)

    Answer: CONTRAST

  10. 18. Corrosive substance (4)

    Answer: ACID

  11. 19. Burden (4)

    Answer: LOAD

  12. 20. Nuisance (4)

    Answer: PEST

The answer to “Ending in death (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is FATAL — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 5, 2026 at 7-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Ending in death (5)” answer

FATAL(5 letters)

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Why does FATAL fit?

FATAL is the published 5-letter answer at 7-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Ending in death (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ending in death (5)”?

The answer is FATAL.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: FATAL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 5, 2026 at 7-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 September 5, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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