Guardian Quiptic Crossword
Latest Guardian Quiptic Crossword Answers, Clues & Hints — August 9, 2026
Work through the 2026-08-09 Guardian Quiptic 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 9, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Check appearance for president5 letters4.Avoid part of process on border8 letters8.Every one gathered with present get invitation to join in14 letters10.Is it ok to ask for a repeat?8 letters11.Relaxed as Republican enters a challenge6 letters12.Carrying off a second rate set of pipes9 letters15.Exaggerate large raise5 letters17.Dispute arrest5 letters18.Piglet had disrupted aircraft’s landing approach9 letters19.Almost cry out during festival – it obscures your vision6 letters21.Holiday cancelled? You must be joking8 letters24.Call after date – it’s a sign of serious commitment14 letters25.Deck boss turned out in nightwear8 letters26.Tart ironically described like this on menu5 letters
Down
1.Spooner lecturing arrogant airline – it can reduce accidents12 letters2.Admitted a lone wild drunk9 letters3.Southern part of base provides resting area5 letters4.Notice cutting type of irresolute behaviour9 letters5.Half of dons hate city4 letters6.Easy to read report of cheat on board9 letters7.Weirdo’s diet regularly includes crumble5 letters9.Finish quarrel by counting to ten?12 letters13.Writer blocking waterways? They’ll have him for breakfast9 letters14.I see gulls circling? That’s natural9 letters16.Add some sparkle to gem sailor messed with9 letters20.Wise man spots current in Irish river5 letters22.Partially apologise to Vatican over ballots5 letters23.Starts to manufacture exceptionally reliable cable car4 letters
About this crossword
Solve Guardian Quiptic without losing the thread
Approachable cryptic clues designed for developing solvers. The grid preserves the original Across and Down numbering, including linked clue references where supplied.
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Common questions
Guardian Quiptic answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 9, 2026?
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