Crossword Answers for Wednesday, 19 August 2026

All 32 answers to the daily crossword for Wednesday, 19 August 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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The 26th letter of the Roman alphabet ZEE
4
A stratum of rock BED
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In an unpalatable state OFF
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A recording of acoustic signals AUDIO
10
Any immature animal OFFSPRING
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Take in solid food EAT
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A man who serves as a sailor TAR
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A concept whose truth can be proved FACT
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Knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote LORE
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The creation of beautiful or significant things ART
18
Term of address for a man SIR
19
Something copied or derived from an original IMITATION
23
Get pleasure from LOVED
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An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration AWE
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The amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue RED
26
Soldier of the American Revolution LEE

Down

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The facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition ZOO
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Have sexual intercourse with EFF
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Ready for service EFFECTIVE
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Seed vessel having hooks or prickles BUR
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An article giving opinions or perspectives EDITORIAL
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The basic unit of money in Libya DINAR
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Naturally disposed toward APT
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A cruel wicked and inhuman person OGRE
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Take a seat SAT
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Be unsuccessful FAIL
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Protective covering made of metal and used in combat ARMOR
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Alight from LIT
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Bad; unfortunate SAD
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A tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes TED
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Be in debt OWE
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Used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman NEE