Humble (4)

Archive answer — September 17, 2026

21 Down

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Clue explained

“MEEK” is the published 4-letter fill for 21 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Inert gas (5)
  2. 7Highly seasoned smoked beef (8)
  3. 8Open tract of grassland (5)
  4. 10Talking with a quiet or gentle voice (4-6)
  5. 12Drudge (8)
  6. 14Box, in training (4)
  7. 16Inner planet (4)
  8. 17Hypocritical (3-5)
  9. 20Military aircraft (4-6)
  10. 23Automaton (5)
  11. 24Untried (8)
  12. 25At no time (5)

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Reimburse (6)
  2. 2Nocturnal birds (4)
  3. 3Desire (4)
  4. 4Halts (5)
  5. 5Typewriter key (9)
  6. 6Victor (6)
  7. 9Distrust or be suspicious of (5)
  8. 11Make worse (9)
  9. 13Precipitation type (3)
  10. 15Following in time (5)
  11. 16Average (6)
  12. 18Cleaning cloth (6)
  13. 19Chasm (5)
  14. 21Humble (4)MEEK
  15. 22Roam (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Inert gas (5)

    Answer: RADON

  2. 7. Highly seasoned smoked beef (8)

    Answer: PASTRAMI

  3. 8. Open tract of grassland (5)

    Answer: FIELD

  4. 10. Talking with a quiet or gentle voice (4-6)

    Answer: SOFTSPOKEN

  5. 12. Drudge (8)

    Answer: DOGSBODY

  6. 14. Box, in training (4)

    Answer: SPAR

  7. 16. Inner planet (4)

    Answer: MARS

  8. 17. Hypocritical (3-5)

    Answer: TWOFACED

  9. 20. Military aircraft (4-6)

    Answer: DIVEBOMBER

  10. 23. Automaton (5)

    Answer: ROBOT

  11. 24. Untried (8)

    Answer: UNTESTED

  12. 25. At no time (5)

    Answer: NEVER

Down

  1. 1. Reimburse (6)

    Answer: REFUND

  2. 2. Nocturnal birds (4)

    Answer: OWLS

  3. 3. Desire (4)

    Answer: WANT

  4. 4. Halts (5)

    Answer: STOPS

  5. 5. Typewriter key (9)

    Answer: BACKSPACE

  6. 6. Victor (6)

    Answer: WINNER

  7. 9. Distrust or be suspicious of (5)

    Answer: DOUBT

  8. 11. Make worse (9)

    Answer: AGGRAVATE

  9. 13. Precipitation type (3)

    Answer: DEW

  10. 15. Following in time (5)

    Answer: AFTER

  11. 16. Average (6)

    Answer: MEDIUM

  12. 18. Cleaning cloth (6)

    Answer: DUSTER

  13. 19. Chasm (5)

    Answer: ABYSS

  14. 21. Humble (4)

    Answer: MEEK

  15. 22. Roam (4)

    Answer: ROVE

The answer to “Humble (4)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is MEEK — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 17, 2026 at 21-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Humble (4)” answer

MEEK(4 letters)

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Why does MEEK fit?

MEEK is the published 4-letter answer at 21-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Humble (4)” appeared?

The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Humble (4)”?

The answer is MEEK.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: MEEK.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 17, 2026 at 21-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Mirror Classic answers page for September 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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