Fate (4)

Archive answer — July 21, 2026

17 Across

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Clue explained

“DOOM” is the published 4-letter fill for 17 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, July 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

16 clues
  1. 1Dealer (6)
  2. 4Nutrition plan (4)
  3. 7Above (4)
  4. 8Cake (6)
  5. 9Burrowing mammal (4)
  6. 10Type of gas (4)
  7. 12Asian language (4)
  8. 14Frozen water (3)
  9. 16Notice (3)
  10. 17Fate (4)DOOM
  11. 20Stalk (4)
  12. 23Peruvian capital (4)
  13. 24Provoke (6)
  14. 25Female relative (4)
  15. 26Herb (4)
  16. 27Card suit (6)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Military musical instrument (5)
  2. 2Cereal grains (4)
  3. 3Spherical (5)
  4. 4Public protest (4)
  5. 5Sarcastic (6)
  6. 6Topic (5)
  7. 11Currency unit (4)
  8. 13Travel (4)
  9. 15Sycophant (3-3)
  10. 16Massachusetts city (5)
  11. 18Neglects (5)
  12. 19Shacks (5)
  13. 21Tight (4)
  14. 22Peel (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Dealer (6)

    Answer: BROKER

  2. 4. Nutrition plan (4)

    Answer: DIET

  3. 7. Above (4)

    Answer: OVER

  4. 8. Cake (6)

    Answer: GATEAU

  5. 9. Burrowing mammal (4)

    Answer: MOLE

  6. 10. Type of gas (4)

    Answer: NEON

  7. 12. Asian language (4)

    Answer: URDU

  8. 14. Frozen water (3)

    Answer: ICE

  9. 16. Notice (3)

    Answer: SEE

  10. 17. Fate (4)

    Answer: DOOM

  11. 20. Stalk (4)

    Answer: STEM

  12. 23. Peruvian capital (4)

    Answer: LIMA

  13. 24. Provoke (6)

    Answer: INCITE

  14. 25. Female relative (4)

    Answer: AUNT

  15. 26. Herb (4)

    Answer: MINT

  16. 27. Card suit (6)

    Answer: SPADES

Down

  1. 1. Military musical instrument (5)

    Answer: BUGLE

  2. 2. Cereal grains (4)

    Answer: OATS

  3. 3. Spherical (5)

    Answer: ROUND

  4. 4. Public protest (4)

    Answer: DEMO

  5. 5. Sarcastic (6)

    Answer: IRONIC

  6. 6. Topic (5)

    Answer: THEME

  7. 11. Currency unit (4)

    Answer: EURO

  8. 13. Travel (4)

    Answer: RIDE

  9. 15. Sycophant (3-3)

    Answer: YESMAN

  10. 16. Massachusetts city (5)

    Answer: SALEM

  11. 18. Neglects (5)

    Answer: OMITS

  12. 19. Shacks (5)

    Answer: SHEDS

  13. 21. Tight (4)

    Answer: TAUT

  14. 22. Peel (4)

    Answer: RIND

The answer to “Fate (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is DOOM — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 21, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Fate (4)” answer

DOOM(4 letters)

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Why does DOOM fit?

DOOM is the published 4-letter answer at 17-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Fate (4)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fate (4)”?

The answer is DOOM.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: DOOM.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 21, 2026 at 17-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 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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