Braces (5)

Archive answer — July 27, 2026

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Clue explained

“PROPS” is the published 5-letter fill for 1 Across. 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 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Braces (5)PROPS
  2. 4Type of meat (5)
  3. 7Not at home (3)
  4. 9Baby (6)
  5. 11Give the impression of being (4)
  6. 12Allow (3)
  7. 13Argument (7)
  8. 15Etch (7)
  9. 18Fossil fuel (3)
  10. 19Food fish (4)
  11. 20Wildlife spotting expedition (6)
  12. 23Biblical priest (3)
  13. 24Water plants (5)
  14. 25Collision (5)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Bodywork fixer (5,6)
  2. 2Burst (3)
  3. 3Take to court (3)
  4. 5Dessert topping (5)
  5. 6Abusive language (4-7)
  6. 8Threesome (4)
  7. 10Affectionate tap (3)
  8. 13Vegetable (3)
  9. 14Fib (3)
  10. 16Magical spirit (5)
  11. 17Urn (4)
  12. 18Reproductive cells (3)
  13. 21Mountain (3)
  14. 22Evergreen tree (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Braces (5)

    Answer: PROPS

  2. 4. Type of meat (5)

    Answer: BACON

  3. 7. Not at home (3)

    Answer: OUT

  4. 9. Baby (6)

    Answer: NIPPER

  5. 11. Give the impression of being (4)

    Answer: SEEM

  6. 12. Allow (3)

    Answer: LET

  7. 13. Argument (7)

    Answer: POLEMIC

  8. 15. Etch (7)

    Answer: ENGRAVE

  9. 18. Fossil fuel (3)

    Answer: OIL

  10. 19. Food fish (4)

    Answer: TUNA

  11. 20. Wildlife spotting expedition (6)

    Answer: SAFARI

  12. 23. Biblical priest (3)

    Answer: ELI

  13. 24. Water plants (5)

    Answer: REEDS

  14. 25. Collision (5)

    Answer: PRANG

Down

  1. 1. Bodywork fixer (5,6)

    Answer: PANELBEATER

  2. 2. Burst (3)

    Answer: POP

  3. 3. Take to court (3)

    Answer: SUE

  4. 5. Dessert topping (5)

    Answer: CREAM

  5. 6. Abusive language (4-7)

    Answer: NAMECALLING

  6. 8. Threesome (4)

    Answer: TRIO

  7. 10. Affectionate tap (3)

    Answer: PAT

  8. 13. Vegetable (3)

    Answer: PEA

  9. 14. Fib (3)

    Answer: LIE

  10. 16. Magical spirit (5)

    Answer: GENIE

  11. 17. Urn (4)

    Answer: VASE

  12. 18. Reproductive cells (3)

    Answer: OVA

  13. 21. Mountain (3)

    Answer: ALP

  14. 22. Evergreen tree (3)

    Answer: FIR

The answer to “Braces (5)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is PROPS — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 27, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Braces (5)” answer

PROPS(5 letters)

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Why does PROPS fit?

PROPS is the published 5-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Braces (5)” appeared?

The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Braces (5)”?

The answer is PROPS.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: PROPS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 27, 2026 at 1-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 27, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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