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Classic Crossword

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      Classic Crossword for Wednesday 19 August 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Wednesday 19 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 Unhealthily pale and weak (6)
      2. 4 Single bone of the spinal column (8)
      3. 10 Enter without permission (7)
      4. 11 Mythical creature with lion, goat, and serpent parts (7)
      5. 12 Ancient trade route between East and West (8)
      6. 13 Change position or direction (6)
      7. 15 Impolite behaviour (4)
      8. 16 Relating to an empire or emperor (8)
      9. 20 Paying no attention to (8)
      10. 21 ___ Accords of 1993 (4)
      11. 24 Source or beginning of something (6)
      12. 26 Cancellation of a punishment (8)
      13. 28 Thinly sliced raw fish (Japanese) (7)
      14. 29 Move slowly and heavily (7)
      15. 30 Pitifully inferior or inadequate (8)
      16. 31 Safety gear for a cyclist or motorcyclist (6)

      Down

      1. 1 Cutting tool often paired with paper and rock (8)
      2. 2 Breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia (9)
      3. 3 Mona Lisa's home in Paris (6)
      4. 5 ___ A Sketch drawing toy (4)
      5. 6 Hidden cord that sets off a trap or alarm (8)
      6. 7 Whinge feebly about something (5)
      7. 8 Native American tribe (6)
      8. 9 Inflammation of the liver (9)
      9. 14 A long, thin, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin (9)
      10. 17 Capital city of the Netherlands (9)
      11. 18 Act of murder (8)
      12. 19 Logically connected or consistent (8)
      13. 22 Chatty rumour spreader (6)
      14. 23 Excellent (Melbourne slang) (6)
      15. 25 Small map within a larger one (5)
      16. 27 New Zealander, informally (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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