Crossword Answers for Thursday, 23 July 2026

All 32 answers to the daily crossword for Thursday, 23 July 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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A unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts DEN
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Strip of feathers TEAR
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Chop or split with an ax AXE
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Bearing in mind; attentive to AWARE
10
Subject to a medical analysis DIAGNOSED
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An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War TROY
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The ultimate principle of the universe TAO
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An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration AWE
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Mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck' DOE
19
Any high mountain ALPS
22
Subject to psychoanalytic treatment ANALYSING
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Hoop that covers a wheel TYRES
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The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet TAU
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A shaft on which a wheel rotates AXLE
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Catch sight of SPY

Down

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An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk DAD
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Lose the lead EXIT
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Move towards NEAR
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Being one more than one TWO
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The countries of Asia EAST
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A subject of study AREA
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Do over, as of (part of) a house REDO
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Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ANYWAYS
11
A state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony GOA
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Angular distance above the horizon ELS
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A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn DATA
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A chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos ONYX
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A British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount EARL
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A sizeable hole PITS
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A sudden breaking SNAP
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Soldier of the American Revolution LEE
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Subject to laughter or ridicule GUY