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Classic Crossword

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      Classic Crossword for Monday 17 August 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Monday 17 August 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 Aromatic plant used in cooking and perfumery, often associated with Provence (8)
      2. 5 Chronic respiratory condition that can cause difficulty breathing (6)
      3. 10 ___ in (buckle up) (5)
      4. 11 Adorned or embellished (9)
      5. 12 Fit for consumption (6)
      6. 13 Official approval or endorsement (8)
      7. 15 Base frame of a vehicle (7)
      8. 17 Government office or type of furniture (6)
      9. 20 Agreement or approval (6)
      10. 22 Rustic French free-form tart or pancake (7)
      11. 26 Move from one place to another (8)
      12. 27 Capital city of Portugal (6)
      13. 30 Directly from personal experience (9)
      14. 31 Mistreat or exploit wrongfully (5)
      15. 32 Opposite of highest (6)
      16. 33 Person who composes words in rhythm to create a song (8)

      Down

      1. 1 Pay attention audibly (6)
      2. 2 A wood finisher's protective layer (7)
      3. 3 Country with a non-rectangular flag (5)
      4. 4 Whirlpool effect (4)
      5. 6 Building or framework design (9)
      6. 7 Emergency contact number (7)
      7. 8 Addition to a document (8)
      8. 9 Go away quickly (informal) (5)
      9. 14 Item in a plain-packaged box (3)
      10. 16 Inflammation of the sinuses (9)
      11. 18 Loyal and dependable (8)
      12. 19 Truckie's compartment (3)
      13. 21 Small, hopping bird often seen in gardens (7)
      14. 23 Bulgur wheat salad with tomatoes, mint and lemon juice (7)
      15. 24 Postponement (5)
      16. 25 Put money into a venture for profit (6)
      17. 28 Baghdad resident, for example (5)
      18. 29 On edge (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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