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      Classic Crossword for Wednesday 12 August 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Wednesday 12 August 2026: a 15x15 crossword with 16 clues across and 16 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 Formal written request (8)
      2. 5 Quality evoking pity or sadness (6)
      3. 10 One who tidies up (7)
      4. 11 Personal female reflexive pronoun (7)
      5. 12 Skin moisturiser often found in a bottle (6)
      6. 13 Exciting adventure or reckless act (8)
      7. 15 South Pole's continent (9)
      8. 16 ___-sayer (pessimist) (3)
      9. 20 Was victorious (3)
      10. 21 Person on a journey (AU/UK spelling) (9)
      11. 24 Banker's concern or hobby's allure (8)
      12. 26 Salvation Army (Australian slang) (6)
      13. 28 Iron ore-rich region of Western Australia (7)
      14. 29 Hold within (7)
      15. 30 Broaden or enlarge in scope (6)
      16. 31 To recover or regain something lost (8)

      Down

      1. 1 Strangely unusual or odd. (8)
      2. 2 The 'catch' number in Joseph Heller's famous title (9)
      3. 3 Cooked in a clay oven (Indian) (8)
      4. 4 Cruel boss, figuratively (4)
      5. 6 Sky-related or TV antenna (6)
      6. 7 Scar's cackling sidekick in 'The Lion King' (5)
      7. 8 Make less harsh or severe (6)
      8. 9 Medical doctor (9)
      9. 14 Experienced respected politician (9)
      10. 17 Ease or lessen pain or distress (9)
      11. 18 Fee that keeps a lawyer on call, or a dental brace (8)
      12. 19 State of being there (8)
      13. 22 Skin blemish often associated with adolescence (6)
      14. 23 Make someone a priest or decree (6)
      15. 25 Floriade favourite in Canberra (5)
      16. 27 Quarter-___ block, the old Aussie dream (4)

      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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