Elects (4)
Archive answer — October 10, 2026
30 Down
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“OPTS” is the published 4-letter fill for 30 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Quick Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, October 10, 2026 appearance
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Across
22 cluesDown
21 clues- 19Mesh (3)
- 25Calm (6)
- 29Jump (4)
- 30Elects (4)OPTS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Organism (5)
Answer: PLANT
- 5. Scottish landowner (5)
Answer: LAIRD
- 9. Assistance (3)
Answer: AID
- 10. Reply (5)
Answer: REACT
- 11. Fume (5)
Answer: SMOKE
- 12. Golf peg (3)
Answer: TEE
- 13. Brown (3)
Answer: TAN
- 14. Era (3)
Answer: AGE
- 16. Unruly crowd (3)
Answer: MOB
- 18. Incarcerate (6)
Answer: INTERN
- 21. Get beaten (4)
Answer: LOSE
- 23. Listening organs (4)
Answer: EARS
- 26. Travelled (6)
Answer: TOURED
- 29. Zodiac sign (3)
Answer: LEO
- 31. Utilise (3)
Answer: USE
- 32. Spoil (3)
Answer: MAR
- 34. Affectionate tap (3)
Answer: PAT
- 36. Supple (5)
Answer: AGILE
- 37. Step (5)
Answer: TREAD
- 38. Sprinted (3)
Answer: RAN
- 39. Sitter (5)
Answer: POSER
- 40. Setting (5)
Answer: SCENE
Down
- 1. Type of colour (6)
Answer: PASTEL
- 2. Peruvian capital (4)
Answer: LIMA
- 3. Beautiful youth (6)
Answer: ADONIS
- 4. Deal successfully (5)
Answer: TREAT
- 5. Afterwards (5)
Answer: LATER
- 6. Playing card (3)
Answer: ACE
- 7. Unit (4)
Answer: ITEM
- 8. Unexciting (4)
Answer: DRAB
- 15. Category (5)
Answer: GENUS
- 17. Scull (3)
Answer: OAR
- 19. Mesh (3)
Answer: NET
- 20. Born as (3)
Answer: NEE
- 22. Be indebted to (3)
Answer: OWE
- 24. Respect (6)
Answer: ADMIRE
- 25. Calm (6)
Answer: SERENE
- 27. Exterior (5)
Answer: OUTER
- 28. Peruses (5)
Answer: READS
- 29. Jump (4)
Answer: LEAP
- 30. Elects (4)
Answer: OPTS
- 33. Man’s name (4)
Answer: ALAN
- 35. Plural of is (3)
Answer: ARE
The answer to “Elects (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is OPTS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 10, 2026 at 30-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Elects (4)” answer
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Why does OPTS fit?
OPTS is the published 4-letter answer at 30-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Elects (4)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Elects (4)”?
The answer is OPTS.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: OPTS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for October 10, 2026 at 30-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 Quick answers page for October 10, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.