Small finch such as the Arctic — or lesser — (7)
Archive answer — August 21, 2026
16 Down
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“REDPOLL” is the published 7-letter fill for 16 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Answer: OSMIUM
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- 4. & 12A 1954 novel by Iris Murdoch (5,3,3)
Answer: UNDERTHE
- 7. 2003 crime drama film starring Sean Penn and Tim Robbins (6,5)
Answer: MYSTICRIVER
- 13. First part of the small intestine (8)
Answer: DUODENUM
- 16. Small finch such as the Arctic — or lesser — (7)
Answer: REDPOLL
- 19. see 2 Down (5)
Answer: ROMAN
- 22. see 5 Down (4)
Answer: LANE
The answer to “Small finch such as the Arctic — or lesser — (7)” in the Mirror Quiz Crossword is REDPOLL — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 21, 2026 at 16-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Why does REDPOLL fit?
REDPOLL is the published 7-letter answer at 16-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Small finch such as the Arctic — or lesser — (7)” appeared?
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What is the answer to “Small finch such as the Arctic — or lesser — (7)”?
The answer is REDPOLL.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: REDPOLL.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Quiz Crossword for August 21, 2026 at 16-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?
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