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      Classic Crossword for Tuesday 8 September 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Tuesday 8 September 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 Toward one side, like a crab's walk (8)
      2. 5 Coarse woollen fabric: ___ coat (6)
      3. 10 Device regulating heart rhythm (9)
      4. 11 ___ in (butt in rudely) (5)
      5. 12 Person who rents out property (8)
      6. 14 Illness or disease (6)
      7. 16 Medical condition often associated with a group of symptoms (8)
      8. 17 Balearic isle (5)
      9. 19 Deep sound of pain (5)
      10. 21 Event for choosing a representative or leader in politics (8)
      11. 24 Spanish dish featuring saffron rice (6)
      12. 26 Red flower: SA floral emblem (8)
      13. 28 Reef island (5)
      14. 29 Fame for the wrong reasons (9)
      15. 31 Birthplace of Pizza (6)
      16. 32 Strong supporter of a party (8)

      Down

      1. 1 Provide or furnish with resources (6)
      2. 2 Moral correctness or propriety (7)
      3. 3 A Grand Slam tennis tournament played in London, England (9)
      4. 4 Laugh, in American slang (3)
      5. 6 Main part of a shadow (5)
      6. 7 Italian sports car brand with a prancing horse logo (7)
      7. 8 Common or ordinary (8)
      8. 9 Annoy or irritate (3)
      9. 13 Tradie who repairs the top of your house (6)
      10. 15 A barren landscape with minimal rainfall (6)
      11. 17 Decipher or explain the meaning (9)
      12. 18 Ancient pyramid builder (8)
      13. 20 Areas where two things intersect (7)
      14. 22 Subdue with force or authority (7)
      15. 23 Deep, narrow valley with steep sides (6)
      16. 25 Unit of volume in the metric system (5)
      17. 27 Make ___s meet (get by) (3)
      18. 30 A brew, perhaps (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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