The Mirror Classic Crossword Puzzle is a special type of puzzle in The Mirror, a newspaper in Britain. You get a grid and clues for both horizontal and vertical words, and you have to put words in the grid that match the clues.
This puzzle has all sorts of clues, from things everyone knows to topics like movies, sports, and history.
Calm, pacify (7)
To appease means to calm or pacify someone by acceding to their demands or making concessions.
Doctor’s stand-in (5)
LOCUM
A locum is a person who stands in temporarily for someone else, especially a doctor or clergyman.
Assess the nature or importance of (5,2)
WEIGHUP
To weigh up means to assess or consider the nature, importance, or quality of something.
Learned person (6)
SAVANT
A savant is a learned person, especially one with detailed knowledge in a specialized field.
Short-legged dog (5)
CORGI
A corgi is a breed of dog with short legs and a long body, originally used for herding cattle.
Friend (4)
MATE
Mate is a term used to refer to a friend or companion, especially in informal contexts.
Nourish (7)
NURTURE
To nurture means to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Warm and wellprotected (4)
SNUG
Snug means warm, comfortable, and well-protected, often in a cozy or intimate way.
Plot the course of (5)
CHART
To chart means to plot or map out the course of something, such as a journey or a trend.
Base on which a statue stands (6)
PLINTH
A plinth is a heavy base on which a statue or column stands, often serving as a support or foundation.
Disgraceful action (7)
SCANDAL
A scandal is a disgraceful or morally offensive action that attracts public outrage or condemnation.
Make amends (5)
ATONE
To atone means to make amends or reparation for a wrongdoing or mistake.
Glazed currant bun (7)
TEACAKE
A teacake is a sweet bun or cake, often containing currants and glazed with sugar.
Extraordinary outstanding (10)
PHENOMENAL
Phenomenal means extraordinary or outstanding, often beyond what is usual or expected.
Pleasing or charming (8)
ENGARING
To enchant means to delight or charm greatly.
Potato (4)
SPUD
SPUD is a slang term for a potato.
Settee (4)
SOFA
A sofa is a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for two or more people.
Valved brass instrument (4)
TUBA
A tuba is a large brass wind instrument with valves for varying the pitch of the notes.
Swagger (5)
STRUT
To strut means to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.
Toad type (10)
NATTERJACK
The natterjack is a type of toad found in Europe, characterized by a yellow line down its back.
Veracity (5)
TRUTH
Veracity means conformity to facts; accuracy.
Engineer (8)
MECHANIC
A mechanic is a person who repairs and maintains machinery.
Greek letter (4)
IOTA
Iota is the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to refer to something very small or insignificant.
Canvas shelter (4)
TENT
A tent is a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by poles and ropes.
Highest point (4)
ACME
Acme refers to the highest point, summit, or peak of something.
