Crossword answer
MINESHAFT
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Sun, July 5, 2026
Letter pattern
MINESHAFT
Clues that lead to MINESHAFT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Well-like excavation (9)9The SunJul 5, 2026
Fasten him up in underground passage (9)9The SunJul 5, 2026
About MINESHAFT in crosswords
MINESHAFT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Well-like excavation (9)” in the The Sun crossword on July 5, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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Every appearance of MINESHAFT (2)
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Jul 5, 2026
Well-like excavation (9) · The Sun · 19 Across
Jul 5, 2026
Fasten him up in underground passage (9) · The Sun · 19 Across