Guardian Quick Crossword
Latest Guardian Quick Crossword Answers, Clues & Hints — August 14, 2026
Work through the 2026-08-14 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 14, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Feature of everyday speech13 letters8.On paper, they’re friends7 letters9.Sycophant5 letters10.Killed – a large number4 letters11.Tree-dwelling8 letters13.Shrewd6 letters14.Deliberately avoid6 letters17.Retreat8 letters19.Wide expanse of uncultivated ground4 letters21.Adhesive – tasteless5 letters22.Masonic or mayoral fancy dress?7 letters24.Microscopic13 letters
Down
1.Price or shower?3 letters2.Merciful7 letters3.So-so4 letters4.Dubious6 letters5.Non-mainstream (film)8 letters6.Dopy5 letters7.Spring blossom9 letters10.Strap, squash or junction9 letters12.Don’t get carried away!8 letters15.Gangster7 letters16.Tempting vegetable?6 letters18.Coffee that won’t keep you up5 letters20.An eternity4 letters23.Everyone3 letters
About this crossword
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 14, 2026?
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