Magazine crossword: 1523

This crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 4 July 2026. You can play it in our app or subscribe to receive the print magazine here.

Solution to Crossword 1521

ACROSS: 1 Duchess 5 Tessera 9 Atria 10 Firmament 11 Snakebite 12 Lotus 13 Andante 15 Titmice 17 Etruria 19 Stilted 21 Tripe 23 Harmonica 25 Centipede 26 Tramp 27 Strange 28 Nankeen

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