Mythical creature (7)

Archive answer — September 25, 2026

8 Across

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Clue explained

“UNICORN” is the published 7-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Disastrous (10)
  2. 8Mythical creature (7)UNICORN
  3. 9Illegal act (5)
  4. 10Not closed (4)
  5. 11Conspiracy (4)
  6. 12Affirmative (3)
  7. 14Stadia (6)
  8. 15Emitting or reflecting much light (6)
  9. 18Toddler (3)
  10. 20Move around an axis (4)
  11. 21Office note (4)
  12. 23Acting award (5)
  13. 24Eye make-up (7)
  14. 25In general (2,3,5)

Down

12 clues
  1. 1From Beijing? (7)
  2. 2Big cat (4)
  3. 3Wringer (6)
  4. 4Habitually uncommunicative (8)
  5. 5Oneness (5)
  6. 6Not functioning (3,2,6)
  7. 7Extremely good (11)
  8. 13Rigid or unyielding (4-4)
  9. 16Bomb thrown by hand (7)
  10. 17Original (6)
  11. 19Slightly sticky (5)
  12. 22Operator (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Disastrous (10)

    Answer: CALAMITOUS

  2. 8. Mythical creature (7)

    Answer: UNICORN

  3. 9. Illegal act (5)

    Answer: CRIME

  4. 10. Not closed (4)

    Answer: OPEN

  5. 11. Conspiracy (4)

    Answer: PLOT

  6. 12. Affirmative (3)

    Answer: YES

  7. 14. Stadia (6)

    Answer: ARENAS

  8. 15. Emitting or reflecting much light (6)

    Answer: BRIGHT

  9. 18. Toddler (3)

    Answer: TOT

  10. 20. Move around an axis (4)

    Answer: TURN

  11. 21. Office note (4)

    Answer: MEMO

  12. 23. Acting award (5)

    Answer: OSCAR

  13. 24. Eye make-up (7)

    Answer: MASCARA

  14. 25. In general (2,3,5)

    Answer: BYANDLARGE

Down

  1. 1. From Beijing? (7)

    Answer: CHINESE

  2. 2. Big cat (4)

    Answer: LION

  3. 3. Wringer (6)

    Answer: MANGLE

  4. 4. Habitually uncommunicative (8)

    Answer: TACITURN

  5. 5. Oneness (5)

    Answer: UNITY

  6. 6. Not functioning (3,2,6)

    Answer: OUTOFACTION

  7. 7. Extremely good (11)

    Answer: SENSATIONAL

  8. 13. Rigid or unyielding (4-4)

    Answer: CASTIRON

  9. 16. Bomb thrown by hand (7)

    Answer: GRENADE

  10. 17. Original (6)

    Answer: PRIMAL

  11. 19. Slightly sticky (5)

    Answer: TACKY

  12. 22. Operator (4)

    Answer: USER

The answer to “Mythical creature (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is UNICORN — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 25, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Mythical creature (7)” answer

UNICORN(7 letters)

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Why does UNICORN fit?

UNICORN is the published 7-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Mythical creature (7)” 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 “Mythical creature (7)”?

The answer is UNICORN.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: UNICORN.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for September 25, 2026 at 8-Across.

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 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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