Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Clue explained

SWEETEN means mollify or make more agreeable. The clue uses a compressed, sound-based construction from S for south, a supporter’s “sweet” encouragement and the recent-information idea of “new”; the wording makes this a less direct interpretation.

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Definition
Honey being added to a drink to make it sweeter.

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Across

  1. 1Clip of Hitchcock pitching for location of pilot
  2. 5A party in outskirts of Sevenoaks returned drinks
  3. 8Translation of one Celtic epic shows creative expression
  4. 9Nobleman with medal in place of jewellery?
  5. 10Key opening part of Olympic Games?
  6. 11Primarily sandy, arid, hot and rainless area
  7. 13Scientist backing team working
  8. 15Boy starts to look everywhere for implement
  9. 16Sanction me going back alongside British ship
  10. 19Dog destroyed coke in parcels
  11. 20Weapon is part of Beretta series
  12. 21Hold up South American writer before introduction to DC

Down

  1. 1Police eastern woodland
  2. 2Repair scratched keel and prepare for action
  3. 3Stiff old part for piano
  4. 4Handle land-worker
  5. 5Do well and draw in one of the best players, we hear
  6. 6Carelessly I never rinsed last piece of plastic tableware
  7. 7Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south
  8. 11Consequently allowed petition
  9. 12Eggs reportedly expensive for some inhabitants of the countryside
  10. 14Supply safest meals
  11. 17Prohibits importing European foodstuff
  12. 18Top dirty — covered with grease?

The answer to “Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is SWEETEN — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 7-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south” answer

SWEETEN (7 letters)

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What does SWEETEN mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SWEETEN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • make or become sweet or sweeter, especially in taste

When else has “Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south” appeared?

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August 8, 2026 (most recent) → SWEETEN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south”?

The answer is SWEETEN, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south”?

7 letters: SWEETEN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 7-Down.

Can “Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for August 8, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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