Alloy (5)

Archive answer — July 20, 2026

5 Down

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Clue explained

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

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Monday, July 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Door fastening (5)
  2. 4Diced (5)
  3. 7Not at home (3)
  4. 9Form of address (6)
  5. 11Sudden pain (4)
  6. 12Negative answer (3)
  7. 13Flesh of a deer (7)
  8. 15Scared (7)
  9. 18Ingot (3)
  10. 19Unit (4)
  11. 20Aim (6)
  12. 23Health centre (3)
  13. 24Lowest point (5)
  14. 25Woollen cloth (5)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Expression of grief (11)
  2. 2Bed (3)
  3. 3Shade (3)
  4. 5Alloy (5)BRASS
  5. 6Deteriorated (11)
  6. 8Large shrub (4)
  7. 10Declare (3)
  8. 13Vigour (3)
  9. 14Signal assent (3)
  10. 16In front (5)
  11. 17Consumes (4)
  12. 18Implore (3)
  13. 21Suitable (3)
  14. 22Uncooked (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Door fastening (5)

    Answer: LATCH

  2. 4. Diced (5)

    Answer: CUBED

  3. 7. Not at home (3)

    Answer: OUT

  4. 9. Form of address (6)

    Answer: MISTER

  5. 11. Sudden pain (4)

    Answer: PANG

  6. 12. Negative answer (3)

    Answer: NAY

  7. 13. Flesh of a deer (7)

    Answer: VENISON

  8. 15. Scared (7)

    Answer: ALARMED

  9. 18. Ingot (3)

    Answer: BAR

  10. 19. Unit (4)

    Answer: ITEM

  11. 20. Aim (6)

    Answer: TARGET

  12. 23. Health centre (3)

    Answer: SPA

  13. 24. Lowest point (5)

    Answer: NADIR

  14. 25. Woollen cloth (5)

    Answer: TWEED

Down

  1. 1. Expression of grief (11)

    Answer: LAMENTATION

  2. 2. Bed (3)

    Answer: COT

  3. 3. Shade (3)

    Answer: HUE

  4. 5. Alloy (5)

    Answer: BRASS

  5. 6. Deteriorated (11)

    Answer: DEGENERATED

  6. 8. Large shrub (4)

    Answer: TREE

  7. 10. Declare (3)

    Answer: SAY

  8. 13. Vigour (3)

    Answer: VIM

  9. 14. Signal assent (3)

    Answer: NOD

  10. 16. In front (5)

    Answer: AHEAD

  11. 17. Consumes (4)

    Answer: EATS

  12. 18. Implore (3)

    Answer: BEG

  13. 21. Suitable (3)

    Answer: APT

  14. 22. Uncooked (3)

    Answer: RAW

The answer to “Alloy (5)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is BRASS — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 20, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Alloy (5)” answer

BRASS(5 letters)

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Why does BRASS fit?

BRASS is the published 5-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Alloy (5)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Alloy (5)”?

The answer is BRASS.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: BRASS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 20, 2026 at 5-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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