Cherished (6)

Archive answer — August 20, 2026

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Clue explained

“ADORED” is the published 6-letter fill for 15 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

15 clues
  1. 1Children's story (5,4)
  2. 8Dwelling (5)
  3. 10Sketch show (5)
  4. 12Went ahead (3)
  5. 13Plural of is (3)
  6. 14Movie (4)
  7. 15Cherished (6)ADORED
  8. 16Relieves (5)
  9. 18Hunt (6)
  10. 20Unoccupied (4)
  11. 22Like this (3)
  12. 23And not (3)
  13. 24Exclusive (5)
  14. 25Make law (5)
  15. 26Number (9)

Down

13 clues
  1. 2Coral reef (5)
  2. 3Felt remorse (4)
  3. 4Angry speech (6)
  4. 5Body part (5)
  5. 6Incompetent (3-6)
  6. 7Draws (4,5)
  7. 9Disadvantage (7)
  8. 11Wearing away (7)
  9. 15Burnt matter (3)
  10. 17Agree to (6)
  11. 19Theatrical device (5)
  12. 21Hang (5)
  13. 23Subsequent (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Children's story (5,4)

    Answer: FAIRYTALE

  2. 8. Dwelling (5)

    Answer: ABODE

  3. 10. Sketch show (5)

    Answer: REVUE

  4. 12. Went ahead (3)

    Answer: LED

  5. 13. Plural of is (3)

    Answer: ARE

  6. 14. Movie (4)

    Answer: FILM

  7. 15. Cherished (6)

    Answer: ADORED

  8. 16. Relieves (5)

    Answer: EASES

  9. 18. Hunt (6)

    Answer: SEARCH

  10. 20. Unoccupied (4)

    Answer: IDLE

  11. 22. Like this (3)

    Answer: SIC

  12. 23. And not (3)

    Answer: NOR

  13. 24. Exclusive (5)

    Answer: ELITE

  14. 25. Make law (5)

    Answer: ENACT

  15. 26. Number (9)

    Answer: SEVENTEEN

Down

  1. 2. Coral reef (5)

    Answer: ATOLL

  2. 3. Felt remorse (4)

    Answer: RUED

  3. 4. Angry speech (6)

    Answer: TIRADE

  4. 5. Body part (5)

    Answer: LIVER

  5. 6. Incompetent (3-6)

    Answer: HAMFISTED

  6. 7. Draws (4,5)

    Answer: DEADHEATS

  7. 9. Disadvantage (7)

    Answer: DEMERIT

  8. 11. Wearing away (7)

    Answer: EROSION

  9. 15. Burnt matter (3)

    Answer: ASH

  10. 17. Agree to (6)

    Answer: ACCEDE

  11. 19. Theatrical device (5)

    Answer: ASIDE

  12. 21. Hang (5)

    Answer: DRAPE

  13. 23. Subsequent (4)

    Answer: NEXT

The answer to “Cherished (6)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is ADORED — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 20, 2026 at 15-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Cherished (6)” answer

ADORED(6 letters)

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Why does ADORED fit?

ADORED is the published 6-letter answer at 15-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Cherished (6)” 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 “Cherished (6)”?

The answer is ADORED.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: ADORED.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for August 20, 2026 at 15-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 August 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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