Principal pipes (5)
Archive answer — August 19, 2026
10 Down
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“MAINS” is the published 5-letter fill for 10 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance
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18 clues- 21Claw (5)
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18 clues- 10Principal pipes (5)MAINS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Crooked (4)
Answer: AWRY
- 4. Decree (4)
Answer: RULE
- 6. Women's singing voice (4)
Answer: ALTO
- 8. Dutch cheese (4)
Answer: EDAM
- 11. Curved structure (4)
Answer: ARCH
- 13. African country (7)
Answer: SOMALIA
- 14. Self-image (3)
Answer: EGO
- 16. Mean person (5)
Answer: MISER
- 18. Insipid (5)
Answer: BLAND
- 21. Claw (5)
Answer: TALON
- 22. Beginning (5)
Answer: ONSET
- 24. Select (3)
Answer: OPT
- 25. Continue (7)
Answer: PERSIST
- 28. Metal (4)
Answer: IRON
- 30. Japanese maple (4)
Answer: ACER
- 31. Public school (4)
Answer: ETON
- 32. Be in want of (4)
Answer: NEED
- 33. European capital (4)
Answer: OSLO
Down
- 1. Primates (4)
Answer: APES
- 2. Drift, rove (4)
Answer: ROAM
- 3. Suggest (5)
Answer: CLAIM
- 4. Fabled creature (3)
Answer: ROC
- 5. Resound (4)
Answer: ECHO
- 7. Characteristic (5)
Answer: TRAIT
- 9. Semisolid lump (6)
Answer: DOLLOP
- 10. Principal pipes (5)
Answer: MAINS
- 12. Shoe part (4)
Answer: HEEL
- 15. Game bird (6)
Answer: GROUSE
- 17. Latin American dance (5)
Answer: SALSA
- 19. Against (4)
Answer: ANTI
- 20. Warehouse (5)
Answer: DEPOT
- 23. Choir part (5)
Answer: TENOR
- 24. Unwrap (4)
Answer: OPEN
- 26. Covers a cake (4)
Answer: ICES
- 27. Threesome (4)
Answer: TRIO
- 29. Colour (3)
Answer: RED
The answer to “Principal pipes (5)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is MAINS — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 19, 2026 at 10-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Principal pipes (5)” answer
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Why does MAINS fit?
MAINS is the published 5-letter answer at 10-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Principal pipes (5)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Principal pipes (5)”?
The answer is MAINS.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: MAINS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for August 19, 2026 at 10-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 August 19, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.