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Classic Crossword

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      Classic Crossword for Sunday 20 September 2026

      The Classic Crossword published on Sunday 20 September 2026: a 15x15 crossword with 16 clues across and 18 down. This is today's puzzle. Every clue is listed below so you can solve on paper or check what you are up against.

      Across

      1. 1 Plastic wall anchor for screws (8)
      2. 5 Come into sight or view. (6)
      3. 10 Chairlift passenger (5)
      4. 11 A store that sells sweets and confectionery (9)
      5. 12 Silky fabric from angora goat hair (6)
      6. 13 No longer living (8)
      7. 15 Extremely hungry or greedy for something (8)
      8. 16 Small wading bird (5)
      9. 20 Sediment at the bottom of liquid (5)
      10. 22 Small warship or Chevrolet sports car (8)
      11. 26 Person who rents out property (8)
      12. 28 Direct one's hopes toward (6)
      13. 30 Done without preparation (9)
      14. 31 Hackneyed (5)
      15. 32 Voluntarily join the military (6)
      16. 33 Form of money in circulation (8)

      Down

      1. 1 Herb with needle-like leaves (8)
      2. 2 Any one, regardless of choice (9)
      3. 3 Cat breed with a flat face and round eyes (7)
      4. 4 ___ duckling (swan-to-be) (4)
      5. 6 Money exchanged for services or goods (7)
      6. 7 Workplace culture, in a word (5)
      7. 8 Fast-flowing turbulent stretch of river (6)
      8. 9 Where ten-pin bowlers play (5)
      9. 14 Source of light and warmth (3)
      10. 17 What's essential for maintaining good health through food? (9)
      11. 18 Great pleasure (3)
      12. 19 Final resting place for many (8)
      13. 21 When a horse is running fast, it... (7)
      14. 23 A guest or caller (7)
      15. 24 Relating to high mountains (6)
      16. 25 Church basement room (5)
      17. 27 Home of the Sherpa people (5)
      18. 29 Expert teacher (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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