Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - August 4, 2026
Work through the 2026-08-04 Guardian Quick grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.
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Puzzle date
August 4, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Occupied4 letters3.Extravagant – gold pair (anag)8 letters8.‘ … more gold than a ___-horse can draw’ (Thomas Carlyle)4 letters9.Damp8 letters11.I totally agree!10 letters14.Macbeth’s victim6 letters15.Violently attack6 letters17.Wholesome10 letters20.Call signal?8 letters21.Not recorded4 letters22.Pathé footage8 letters23.It’s said to be more4 letters
Down
1.Barren place8 letters2.Farewell performance8 letters4.Where birds or bats come to rest6 letters5.Announcement10 letters6.Excessive quantity4 letters7.Twisted the truth4 letters10.More enjoyable – rate Naples (anag)10 letters12.Turn to gas – VIP arose (anag)8 letters13.Reflects light8 letters16.Membrillo ingredient6 letters18.Sussex river4 letters19.Chew on (a bone)4 letters
About this crossword
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Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 4, 2026?
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