Bad mistake (6)

Archive answer — July 30, 2026

4 Down

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Clue explained

“HOWLER” is the published 6-letter fill for 4 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, July 30, 2026 appearance

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Across

15 clues
  1. 1Transport for a convalescent (4,5)
  2. 8Streets (5)
  3. 10Erodes (5)
  4. 12Wrath (3)
  5. 13Insulate (3)
  6. 14Princess Royal (4)
  7. 15Former currency unit (6)
  8. 16Clever (5)
  9. 18Hunted (6)
  10. 20Wicked (4)
  11. 22Assembled (3)
  12. 23Expert (3)
  13. 24Alert (5)
  14. 25Items (5)
  15. 26Breed of dog (9)

Down

13 clues
  1. 2Anew (5)
  2. 3Garden implement (4)
  3. 4Bad mistake (6)HOWLER
  4. 5Likeness (5)
  5. 6Army jacket (9)
  6. 7Set up (9)
  7. 9Piece of furniture (7)
  8. 11From a sunrise direction (7)
  9. 15Note block (3)
  10. 17Shooting star (6)
  11. 19Astound (5)
  12. 21Thin fabric (5)
  13. 23Unsullied (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Transport for a convalescent (4,5)

    Answer: BATHCHAIR

  2. 8. Streets (5)

    Answer: ROADS

  3. 10. Erodes (5)

    Answer: WEARS

  4. 12. Wrath (3)

    Answer: IRE

  5. 13. Insulate (3)

    Answer: LAG

  6. 14. Princess Royal (4)

    Answer: ANNE

  7. 15. Former currency unit (6)

    Answer: PESETA

  8. 16. Clever (5)

    Answer: SMART

  9. 18. Hunted (6)

    Answer: CHASED

  10. 20. Wicked (4)

    Answer: EVIL

  11. 22. Assembled (3)

    Answer: MET

  12. 23. Expert (3)

    Answer: PRO

  13. 24. Alert (5)

    Answer: AWARE

  14. 25. Items (5)

    Answer: UNITS

  15. 26. Breed of dog (9)

    Answer: RETRIEVER

Down

  1. 2. Anew (5)

    Answer: AGAIN

  2. 3. Garden implement (4)

    Answer: HOSE

  3. 4. Bad mistake (6)

    Answer: HOWLER

  4. 5. Likeness (5)

    Answer: IMAGE

  5. 6. Army jacket (9)

    Answer: GREATCOAT

  6. 7. Set up (9)

    Answer: ESTABLISH

  7. 9. Piece of furniture (7)

    Answer: DRESSER

  8. 11. From a sunrise direction (7)

    Answer: EASTERN

  9. 15. Note block (3)

    Answer: PAD

  10. 17. Shooting star (6)

    Answer: METEOR

  11. 19. Astound (5)

    Answer: AMAZE

  12. 21. Thin fabric (5)

    Answer: VOILE

  13. 23. Unsullied (4)

    Answer: PURE

The answer to “Bad mistake (6)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is HOWLER — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 30, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Bad mistake (6)” answer

HOWLER(6 letters)

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Why does HOWLER fit?

HOWLER is the published 6-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Bad mistake (6)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bad mistake (6)”?

The answer is HOWLER.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: HOWLER.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for July 30, 2026 at 4-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?

Open the Mirror Quick answers page for July 30, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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