Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword
Latest Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers, Clues & Hints — August 8, 2026
Work through the 2026-08-08 Guardian Quick Cryptic 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 8, 2026
Verified puzzle answer data is available for this published grid.
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Avian features in posters?5 letters4.Backing bar party5 letters7.Urge taking long strides when throwing off clothing3 letters8.Unexpectedly repents now7 letters9.Ineptly filter a small amount6 letters10.Hoodwinked, without protection in place surrounded by water4 letters13.Send out a message for part of book4 letters14.Unlimited elevated commendation6 letters17.Twisted laciest component of knickers?7 letters19.Deity to follow around3 letters20.Hard back5 letters21.Very steep swerve5 letters
Down
1.Complain, table being wobbly5 letters2.Severe punishments uncovered for taking wood from forest7 letters3.Quantity provided in a flexible way6 letters4.Water plant hunted animal overturned4 letters5.Contend with creeping plant hiding edges3 letters6.Flannel peeled to make coffee?5 letters11.English rocks or stones on beach7 letters12.Ridiculous prices, in summary6 letters13.Outer parts of fruit drop off, turning upside down5 letters15.One very respected tree5 letters16.Surprise fans after upset4 letters18.Live a long time, having turned up3 letters
About this crossword
Solve Guardian Quick Cryptic without losing the thread
A shorter route into Guardian-style cryptic solving. The grid preserves the original Across and Down numbering, including linked clue references where supplied.
Use a single-letter reveal for a gentle nudge. Each clue also has a stable detail page, and dated links let you return to earlier verified puzzles without changing the answer shown for this date.
Common questions
Guardian Quick Cryptic answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 8, 2026?
Yes. The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.
Can I reveal only one clue?
Yes. Select an Across or Down clue, then reveal individual letters or the complete entry without opening the rest of the grid.