Cringe in fear (5)

Archive answer — September 6, 2026

14 Across

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Clue explained

“COWER” is the published 5-letter fill for 14 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, September 6, 2026 appearance

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Across

11 clues
  1. 6Careful consideration (12)
  2. 8Fragrant liquid (7)
  3. 9Welcome (5)
  4. 10Simple (4)
  5. 12Angelic being (6)
  6. 14Cringe in fear (5)COWER
  7. 15Line on a weather map (6)
  8. 16Pronounce indistinctly (4)
  9. 19Forbidden (5)
  10. 21Large ape (7)
  11. 22School crossing patrol (8,4)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1In the open air (8)
  2. 2Concerning (5)
  3. 3Bearing firearms (5)
  4. 4Astound (7)
  5. 5Golfer’s warning (4)
  6. 6Decline in value or price (10)
  7. 7Poised for use or action (2,3,5)
  8. 11And not (3)
  9. 12Observe (3)
  10. 13Permission to proceed (3,5)
  11. 14Lightweight anorak (7)
  12. 17With the mouth wide open (5)
  13. 18Maths chart (5)
  14. 20Make a reservation (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 6. Careful consideration (12)

    Answer: DELIBERATION

  2. 8. Fragrant liquid (7)

    Answer: PERFUME

  3. 9. Welcome (5)

    Answer: GREET

  4. 10. Simple (4)

    Answer: EASY

  5. 12. Angelic being (6)

    Answer: SERAPH

  6. 14. Cringe in fear (5)

    Answer: COWER

  7. 15. Line on a weather map (6)

    Answer: ISOBAR

  8. 16. Pronounce indistinctly (4)

    Answer: SLUR

  9. 19. Forbidden (5)

    Answer: TABOO

  10. 21. Large ape (7)

    Answer: GORILLA

  11. 22. School crossing patrol (8,4)

    Answer: LOLLIPOPLADY

Down

  1. 1. In the open air (8)

    Answer: ALFRESCO

  2. 2. Concerning (5)

    Answer: ABOUT

  3. 3. Bearing firearms (5)

    Answer: ARMED

  4. 4. Astound (7)

    Answer: STAGGER

  5. 5. Golfer’s warning (4)

    Answer: FORE

  6. 6. Decline in value or price (10)

    Answer: DEPRECIATE

  7. 7. Poised for use or action (2,3,5)

    Answer: ATTHEREADY

  8. 11. And not (3)

    Answer: NOR

  9. 12. Observe (3)

    Answer: SEE

  10. 13. Permission to proceed (3,5)

    Answer: ALLCLEAR

  11. 14. Lightweight anorak (7)

    Answer: CAGOULE

  12. 17. With the mouth wide open (5)

    Answer: AGAPE

  13. 18. Maths chart (5)

    Answer: GRAPH

  14. 20. Make a reservation (4)

    Answer: BOOK

The answer to “Cringe in fear (5)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is COWER — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 6, 2026 at 14-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Cringe in fear (5)” answer

COWER(5 letters)

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Why does COWER fit?

COWER is the published 5-letter answer at 14-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Cringe in fear (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cringe in fear (5)”?

The answer is COWER.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: COWER.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 6, 2026 at 14-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?

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