Cords (5)

Archive answer — August 24, 2026

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Clue explained

“LEADS” is the published 5-letter fill for 25 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, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Baked food (5)
  2. 4Keepsake (5)
  3. 7Crowd (3)
  4. 9Demeanour (6)
  5. 11Blonde (4)
  6. 12Chop (3)
  7. 13Protection (7)
  8. 15Lack of sound (7)
  9. 18Sharp blow (3)
  10. 19Man’s name (4)
  11. 20Edge (6)
  12. 23Fold (3)
  13. 24Material (5)
  14. 25Cords (5)LEADS

Down

14 clues
  1. 1War vessels (11)
  2. 2Unit of current (3)
  3. 3Female deer (3)
  4. 5Gain knowledge (5)
  5. 6Tallies (11)
  6. 8Type of cheese (4)
  7. 10Chart (3)
  8. 13Professor (3)
  9. 14Opponent (3)
  10. 16Minimum (5)
  11. 17Temporary home (4)
  12. 18Equipment (3)
  13. 21Everyone (3)
  14. 22Grain (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 1. Baked food (5)

    Answer: BREAD

  2. 4. Keepsake (5)

    Answer: RELIC

  3. 7. Crowd (3)

    Answer: MOB

  4. 9. Demeanour (6)

    Answer: TEMPER

  5. 11. Blonde (4)

    Answer: FAIR

  6. 12. Chop (3)

    Answer: LOP

  7. 13. Protection (7)

    Answer: DEFENCE

  8. 15. Lack of sound (7)

    Answer: SILENCE

  9. 18. Sharp blow (3)

    Answer: RAP

  10. 19. Man’s name (4)

    Answer: IVAN

  11. 20. Edge (6)

    Answer: MARGIN

  12. 23. Fold (3)

    Answer: PLY

  13. 24. Material (5)

    Answer: SATIN

  14. 25. Cords (5)

    Answer: LEADS

Down

  1. 1. War vessels (11)

    Answer: BATTLESHIPS

  2. 2. Unit of current (3)

    Answer: AMP

  3. 3. Female deer (3)

    Answer: DOE

  4. 5. Gain knowledge (5)

    Answer: LEARN

  5. 6. Tallies (11)

    Answer: CORRESPONDS

  6. 8. Type of cheese (4)

    Answer: BRIE

  7. 10. Chart (3)

    Answer: MAP

  8. 13. Professor (3)

    Answer: DON

  9. 14. Opponent (3)

    Answer: FOE

  10. 16. Minimum (5)

    Answer: LEAST

  11. 17. Temporary home (4)

    Answer: CAMP

  12. 18. Equipment (3)

    Answer: RIG

  13. 21. Everyone (3)

    Answer: ALL

  14. 22. Grain (3)

    Answer: RYE

The answer to “Cords (5)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is LEADS — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 24, 2026 at 25-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Cords (5)” answer

LEADS(5 letters)

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Why does LEADS fit?

LEADS is the published 5-letter answer at 25-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Cords (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 “Cords (5)”?

The answer is LEADS.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: LEADS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for August 24, 2026 at 25-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 24, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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