Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - August 12, 2026
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Puzzle date
August 12, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
5.Adulation11 letters7.Play thing? – rugby forward4 letters8.Reserve – space8 letters9.____ Fennell, English actor and filmmaker – Mr. Adele (anag)7 letters11.Not precise5 letters13.Intense5 letters14.Source of the National Trust’s logo7 letters16.Ran slowly8 letters17.Put a coin in here4 letters18.Psychological barrier11 letters
Down
1.Give up (an idea) or mention (a name)4 letters2.This makes no sense7 letters3.Bit of fried potato5 letters4.Long-tailed (when male) game bird8 letters5.Irresponsible, haphazard11 letters6.Illustrated publication11 letters10.Unforthcoming8 letters12.Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid7 letters15.Delight in another’s misfortune – or one’s own success5 letters17.One’s hard-going – or hard work4 letters
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 12, 2026?
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