Loud noise following lightning (7)

Archive answer — October 2, 2026

16 Down

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Clue explained

“THUNDER” is the published 7-letter fill for 16 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Friday, October 2, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Come to the aid of (5,5)
  2. 8Eight-sided figure (7)
  3. 9Afterwards (5)
  4. 10Gasp (4)
  5. 11Prisoner’s room (4)
  6. 12Use a spade (3)
  7. 14Minor earthquake (6)
  8. 15Carved or cast figure of a person (6)
  9. 18Facial twitch (3)
  10. 20Skinny (4)
  11. 21Long high kick (4)
  12. 23Essential (5)
  13. 24Liquidiser (7)
  14. 25Having three sides (10)

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Entourage (7)
  2. 2Emblematic design (4)
  3. 3Code word for the letter Y (6)
  4. 4Linoleum (8)
  5. 5Distinguished (5)
  6. 6Involving rivalry (11)
  7. 7Disconnected (11)
  8. 13Mexican pancake (8)
  9. 16Loud noise following lightning (7)THUNDER
  10. 17Car safety item (3,3)
  11. 19Provide food (5)
  12. 22Inform (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Come to the aid of (5,5)

    Answer: RALLYROUND

  2. 8. Eight-sided figure (7)

    Answer: OCTAGON

  3. 9. Afterwards (5)

    Answer: LATER

  4. 10. Gasp (4)

    Answer: PANT

  5. 11. Prisoner’s room (4)

    Answer: CELL

  6. 12. Use a spade (3)

    Answer: DIG

  7. 14. Minor earthquake (6)

    Answer: TREMOR

  8. 15. Carved or cast figure of a person (6)

    Answer: STATUE

  9. 18. Facial twitch (3)

    Answer: TIC

  10. 20. Skinny (4)

    Answer: THIN

  11. 21. Long high kick (4)

    Answer: PUNT

  12. 23. Essential (5)

    Answer: VITAL

  13. 24. Liquidiser (7)

    Answer: BLENDER

  14. 25. Having three sides (10)

    Answer: TRIANGULAR

Down

  1. 1. Entourage (7)

    Answer: RETINUE

  2. 2. Emblematic design (4)

    Answer: LOGO

  3. 3. Code word for the letter Y (6)

    Answer: YANKEE

  4. 4. Linoleum (8)

    Answer: OILCLOTH

  5. 5. Distinguished (5)

    Answer: NOTED

  6. 6. Involving rivalry (11)

    Answer: COMPETITIVE

  7. 7. Disconnected (11)

    Answer: FRAGMENTARY

  8. 13. Mexican pancake (8)

    Answer: TORTILLA

  9. 16. Loud noise following lightning (7)

    Answer: THUNDER

  10. 17. Car safety item (3,3)

    Answer: AIRBAG

  11. 19. Provide food (5)

    Answer: CATER

  12. 22. Inform (4)

    Answer: TELL

The answer to “Loud noise following lightning (7)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is THUNDER — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 2, 2026 at 16-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Loud noise following lightning (7)” answer

THUNDER(7 letters)

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Why does THUNDER fit?

THUNDER is the published 7-letter answer at 16-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Loud noise following lightning (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 “Loud noise following lightning (7)”?

The answer is THUNDER.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: THUNDER.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for October 2, 2026 at 16-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 October 2, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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