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      Classic Crossword for Monday 20 July 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Monday 20 July 2026: a 15x15 crossword with 16 clues across and 18 down. Play it above at your own pace; past editions are practice and do not count towards the daily leaderboard. Every clue is listed below so you can solve on paper or check what you are up against.

      Across

      1. 1 Stick out or extend beyond the main body or surface (8)
      2. 5 Respect or admiration for someone or something. (6)
      3. 10 State of being fully prepared (9)
      4. 11 Higher in position or rank (5)
      5. 12 Small, extra-tart citrus fruits from Florida (8)
      6. 14 Look upon with respect or esteem (6)
      7. 16 One by one (4)
      8. 18 Sweater you might slip-on (8)
      9. 21 Practice for a play or performance (8)
      10. 22 European capital city (4)
      11. 25 Requesting information (6)
      12. 26 Endure difficulty or hardship (8)
      13. 29 Yellowish-brown military colour (5)
      14. 30 Country famous for its Tango dance (9)
      15. 32 Long pin for holding food (6)
      16. 33 Origin of sushi and samurai (8)

      Down

      1. 1 Ring-necked bird, a popular choice of pet (8)
      2. 2 Female reproductive organ (5)
      3. 3 Dried grape often found in oatmeal cookies (6)
      4. 4 Scheduled to arrive (3)
      5. 6 Unit of military aircraft or ships (8)
      6. 7 Feeling of void or nothingness (9)
      7. 8 Writing tool often used on whiteboards (6)
      8. 9 Land of the free (3)
      9. 13 To run out of validity or become obsolete (6)
      10. 15 Even though, in more formal terms (6)
      11. 17 Final move that ends a game of chess (9)
      12. 19 In the interim or meanwhile (8)
      13. 20 Extent of protection provided by an insurance policy (8)
      14. 23 NSW town with the famous radio telescope (6)
      15. 24 High-protein Andean seed grain (6)
      16. 27 Deception or trickery (5)
      17. 28 Soft, flat cap (3)
      18. 31 Small Indian state (3)

      About the Classic Crossword

      The Classic Crossword is the traditional black-and-white 15x15 grid you know from the weekend paper, with straight clues and no cryptic tricks. It is the longest crossword on Cuppa and the one to settle in with: a proper half-hour solve with a full set of Across and Down clues.

      A new grid is published every morning and every past edition is kept in the archive. Play in your browser on any device, free, with no app to install.

      How to play Classic Crossword

      1. Choose a clue from the Across or Down list, or tap a square in the grid.
      2. Type the answer. Letters fill in along the current direction.
      3. Use Check to confirm a letter or the whole grid, and Reveal when you are truly stuck.
      4. Finish to stop the clock and see your time against other solvers.

      A new puzzle is published every morning, Sydney time, and signed-in members keep their streaks and scores across devices.

      Questions about Classic Crossword

      How big is the Classic Crossword?
      It is a 15x15 grid, the standard size for a newspaper crossword.
      Are the clues straight or cryptic?
      Straight. Each clue is a plain definition or description of the answer. The cryptic version is a separate daily puzzle.
      Can I go back to an earlier grid?
      Yes. Use the date controls above the puzzle or browse the archive to open any previous day.

      Browse the Classic Crossword archive to play any past puzzle.

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