Growth on rocks (4)

Archive answer — July 15, 2026

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“MOSS” is the published 4-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

18 clues
  1. 1Herb (4)
  2. 4Filth (4)
  3. 6Surrender (4)
  4. 8Growth on rocks (4)MOSS
  5. 11Croon (4)
  6. 13Greek letter (7)
  7. 14Before (3)
  8. 16Unit of measurement (5)
  9. 18Squeeze with the hands (5)
  10. 21Cavorts (5)
  11. 22Enlist (5)
  12. 24Append (3)
  13. 25Integer (7)
  14. 28Desist (4)
  15. 30Pal (4)
  16. 31Dry (4)
  17. 32Astound (4)
  18. 33Nuisance (4)

Down

18 clues
  1. 1Pantomime character (4)
  2. 2Girl (4)
  3. 3Broom (5)
  4. 4Lair (3)
  5. 5Tint, shade (4)
  6. 7American eatery (5)
  7. 9Unwrapped (6)
  8. 10Indian instrument (5)
  9. 12Bacterium (4)
  10. 15Iterate (6)
  11. 17Clan emblem (5)
  12. 19Finishes (4)
  13. 20Benefactor (5)
  14. 23Bright bloom (5)
  15. 24Serpents (4)
  16. 26Talk excitedly (4)
  17. 27Departed (4)
  18. 29Light brown (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Herb (4)

    Answer: DILL

  2. 4. Filth (4)

    Answer: DIRT

  3. 6. Surrender (4)

    Answer: CEDE

  4. 8. Growth on rocks (4)

    Answer: MOSS

  5. 11. Croon (4)

    Answer: SING

  6. 13. Greek letter (7)

    Answer: EPSILON

  7. 14. Before (3)

    Answer: ERE

  8. 16. Unit of measurement (5)

    Answer: METRE

  9. 18. Squeeze with the hands (5)

    Answer: KNEAD

  10. 21. Cavorts (5)

    Answer: ROMPS

  11. 22. Enlist (5)

    Answer: ENROL

  12. 24. Append (3)

    Answer: ADD

  13. 25. Integer (7)

    Answer: NUMERAL

  14. 28. Desist (4)

    Answer: STOP

  15. 30. Pal (4)

    Answer: MATE

  16. 31. Dry (4)

    Answer: ARID

  17. 32. Astound (4)

    Answer: STUN

  18. 33. Nuisance (4)

    Answer: PEST

Down

  1. 1. Pantomime character (4)

    Answer: DAME

  2. 2. Girl (4)

    Answer: LASS

  3. 3. Broom (5)

    Answer: BESOM

  4. 4. Lair (3)

    Answer: DEN

  5. 5. Tint, shade (4)

    Answer: TONE

  6. 7. American eatery (5)

    Answer: DINER

  7. 9. Unwrapped (6)

    Answer: OPENED

  8. 10. Indian instrument (5)

    Answer: SITAR

  9. 12. Bacterium (4)

    Answer: GERM

  10. 15. Iterate (6)

    Answer: REPEAT

  11. 17. Clan emblem (5)

    Answer: TOTEM

  12. 19. Finishes (4)

    Answer: ENDS

  13. 20. Benefactor (5)

    Answer: DONOR

  14. 23. Bright bloom (5)

    Answer: LUPIN

  15. 24. Serpents (4)

    Answer: ASPS

  16. 26. Talk excitedly (4)

    Answer: RAVE

  17. 27. Departed (4)

    Answer: LEFT

  18. 29. Light brown (3)

    Answer: TAN

The answer to “Growth on rocks (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is MOSS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 15, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Growth on rocks (4)” answer

MOSS(4 letters)

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Why does MOSS fit?

MOSS is the published 4-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Growth on rocks (4)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Growth on rocks (4)”?

The answer is MOSS.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: MOSS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 15, 2026 at 8-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 Quick answers page for July 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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