The clue “"Splendid!"” has appeared 15 times in our database with 6 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 17, 2026, where the answer was CAPITAL.

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"Don't mention it"8 Government org. that investigates accidents4 Spoken4 What a whistler whistles4 "___ girl!"4 "Nevertheless …"8 Jimmy Kimmel's network3 [2 funny!]3

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