In a short while (4)

Archive answer — July 18, 2026

33 Down

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Clue explained

“ANON” is the published 4-letter fill for 33 Down. 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 Saturday, July 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

22 clues
  1. 1Happen again (5)
  2. 5Knife (5)
  3. 9Previous day (3)
  4. 10Wading bird (5)
  5. 11Sad song (5)
  6. 12Female sheep (3)
  7. 13Biblical priest (3)
  8. 14Ottoman ruler (3)
  9. 16Gained victory (3)
  10. 18Type of oil (6)
  11. 21Demeanour (4)
  12. 23Bacterium (4)
  13. 26Fire-breathing monster (6)
  14. 29Scottish town (3)
  15. 31Utah’s country (1,1,1)
  16. 32Light brown (3)
  17. 34Scull (3)
  18. 36Entity (5)
  19. 37Type of rock (5)
  20. 38Mountain pass (3)
  21. 39Alloy (5)
  22. 40Play section (5)

Down

21 clues
  1. 1Recover (6)
  2. 2Malevolent (4)
  3. 3Shade of red (6)
  4. 4Ostrich-like creatures (5)
  5. 5Fish (5)
  6. 6Inferior (3)
  7. 7Again (4)
  8. 8Paradise (4)
  9. 15Celebrations (5)
  10. 17Belonging to us (3)
  11. 19Finish (3)
  12. 20Self-image (3)
  13. 22Wall plant (3)
  14. 24Lure (6)
  15. 25Ruin, spoil (6)
  16. 27Rustic (5)
  17. 28Portals (5)
  18. 29Eras (4)
  19. 30Variety of wine (4)
  20. 33In a short while (4)ANON
  21. 35Beer (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Happen again (5)

    Answer: RECUR

  2. 5. Knife (5)

    Answer: BLADE

  3. 9. Previous day (3)

    Answer: EVE

  4. 10. Wading bird (5)

    Answer: HERON

  5. 11. Sad song (5)

    Answer: DIRGE

  6. 12. Female sheep (3)

    Answer: EWE

  7. 13. Biblical priest (3)

    Answer: ELI

  8. 14. Ottoman ruler (3)

    Answer: AGA

  9. 16. Gained victory (3)

    Answer: WON

  10. 18. Type of oil (6)

    Answer: SESAME

  11. 21. Demeanour (4)

    Answer: MIEN

  12. 23. Bacterium (4)

    Answer: GERM

  13. 26. Fire-breathing monster (6)

    Answer: DRAGON

  14. 29. Scottish town (3)

    Answer: AYR

  15. 31. Utah’s country (1,1,1)

    Answer: USA

  16. 32. Light brown (3)

    Answer: TAN

  17. 34. Scull (3)

    Answer: OAR

  18. 36. Entity (5)

    Answer: THING

  19. 37. Type of rock (5)

    Answer: SLATE

  20. 38. Mountain pass (3)

    Answer: COL

  21. 39. Alloy (5)

    Answer: STEEL

  22. 40. Play section (5)

    Answer: SCENE

Down

  1. 1. Recover (6)

    Answer: REDEEM

  2. 2. Malevolent (4)

    Answer: EVIL

  3. 3. Shade of red (6)

    Answer: CERISE

  4. 4. Ostrich-like creatures (5)

    Answer: RHEAS

  5. 5. Fish (5)

    Answer: BREAM

  6. 6. Inferior (3)

    Answer: LOW

  7. 7. Again (4)

    Answer: ANEW

  8. 8. Paradise (4)

    Answer: EDEN

  9. 15. Celebrations (5)

    Answer: GALAS

  10. 17. Belonging to us (3)

    Answer: OUR

  11. 19. Finish (3)

    Answer: END

  12. 20. Self-image (3)

    Answer: EGO

  13. 22. Wall plant (3)

    Answer: IVY

  14. 24. Lure (6)

    Answer: ENTICE

  15. 25. Ruin, spoil (6)

    Answer: MANGLE

  16. 27. Rustic (5)

    Answer: RURAL

  17. 28. Portals (5)

    Answer: GATES

  18. 29. Eras (4)

    Answer: AGES

  19. 30. Variety of wine (4)

    Answer: ROSE

  20. 33. In a short while (4)

    Answer: ANON

  21. 35. Beer (3)

    Answer: ALE

The answer to “In a short while (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is ANON — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 18, 2026 at 33-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“In a short while (4)” answer

ANON(4 letters)

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Why does ANON fit?

ANON is the published 4-letter answer at 33-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “In a short while (4)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “In a short while (4)”?

The answer is ANON.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: ANON.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 18, 2026 at 33-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?

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