Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)

Archive answer — July 15, 2026

16 Across

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“TALARIA” is the published 7-letter fill for 16 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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This clue’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 3Frances —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar winner for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (9)
  2. 82006 fantasy novel by Sherwood Smith (4)
  3. 91987 novel by Robin Cook (8)
  4. 10City in Ventura County, California, US, associated with the strawberry industry (6)
  5. 13Gareth —, rugby union wing; 1977 Wales Test debutant against France (5)
  6. 142014 romcom starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel (3,4)
  7. 15& 21A 1976 Swedish Rally winner in the World Rally Championships (3,6)
  8. 16Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)TALARIA
  9. 171966 Grand National winner ridden by Tim Norman (5)
  10. 21see 15 Across (6)
  11. 22Place also called Calvary outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified (8)
  12. 23Vikram —, author of novels The Golden Gate and An Equal Music (4)
  13. 24In philately, a joined pair of stamps printed with one inverted in relation to the other (4-5)

Down

13 clues
  1. 11851 opera by Giuseppe Verdi whose title character is a court jester (9)
  2. 2& 18D 2011 thriller by Gerald Seymour (1,8,5)
  3. 4Charles —, US golfer; 1971 Masters Tournament winner (5)
  4. 5Tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar (7)
  5. 6& 19D Warship of Henry VIII that sank in the Solent in 1545 and was raised in 1982 (4,4)
  6. 7Yannick —, 1983 French Open singles tennis championship winner (4)
  7. 112010 film comedy starring Will Forte in the title role (9)
  8. 12& 14D 2004 biopic about the life of Bobby Darin (6,3,3)
  9. 14see 12 Down (3)
  10. 15Currency of French Indochina between 1885 and 1952 (7)
  11. 18see 2 Down (5)
  12. 19see 6 Down (4)
  13. 20James —, author of 1957 autobiographical novel A Death in the Family (4)

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Across

  1. 3. Frances —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar winner for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (9)

    Answer: MCDORMAND

  2. 8. 2006 fantasy novel by Sherwood Smith (4)

    Answer: INDA

  3. 9. 1987 novel by Robin Cook (8)

    Answer: OUTBREAK

  4. 10. City in Ventura County, California, US, associated with the strawberry industry (6)

    Answer: OXNARD

  5. 13. Gareth —, rugby union wing; 1977 Wales Test debutant against France (5)

    Answer: EVANS

  6. 14. 2014 romcom starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel (3,4)

    Answer: SEXTAPE

  7. 15. & 21A 1976 Swedish Rally winner in the World Rally Championships (3,6)

    Answer: PER

  8. 16. Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)

    Answer: TALARIA

  9. 17. 1966 Grand National winner ridden by Tim Norman (5)

    Answer: ANGLO

  10. 21. see 15 Across (6)

    Answer: EKLUND

  11. 22. Place also called Calvary outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified (8)

    Answer: GOLGOTHA

  12. 23. Vikram —, author of novels The Golden Gate and An Equal Music (4)

    Answer: SETH

  13. 24. In philately, a joined pair of stamps printed with one inverted in relation to the other (4-5)

    Answer: TETEBECHE

Down

  1. 1. 1851 opera by Giuseppe Verdi whose title character is a court jester (9)

    Answer: RIGOLETTO

  2. 2. & 18D 2011 thriller by Gerald Seymour (1,8,5)

    Answer: ADENIABLE

  3. 4. Charles —, US golfer; 1971 Masters Tournament winner (5)

    Answer: COODY

  4. 5. Tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar (7)

    Answer: OCTOBER

  5. 6. & 19D Warship of Henry VIII that sank in the Solent in 1545 and was raised in 1982 (4,4)

    Answer: MARY

  6. 7. Yannick —, 1983 French Open singles tennis championship winner (4)

    Answer: NOAH

  7. 11. 2010 film comedy starring Will Forte in the title role (9)

    Answer: MACGRUBER

  8. 12. & 14D 2004 biopic about the life of Bobby Darin (6,3,3)

    Answer: BEYONDTHE

  9. 14. see 12 Down (3)

    Answer: SEA

  10. 15. Currency of French Indochina between 1885 and 1952 (7)

    Answer: PIASTRE

  11. 18. see 2 Down (5)

    Answer: DEATH

  12. 19. see 6 Down (4)

    Answer: ROSE

  13. 20. James —, author of 1957 autobiographical novel A Death in the Family (4)

    Answer: AGEE

The answer to “Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)” in the Mirror Quiz Crossword is TALARIA — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 15, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)” answer

TALARIA(7 letters)

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Why does TALARIA fit?

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When else has “Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Winged sandals such as those worn by Hermes in Greek mythology (7)”?

The answer is TALARIA.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: TALARIA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quiz Crossword for July 15, 2026 at 16-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?

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