Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - July 16, 2026
Work through the 2026-07-16 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
July 16, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Rider10 letters7.Less than intellectual7 letters8.North African capital5 letters10.Bludgeon4 letters11.Clamour8 letters13.Ordering of words6 letters15.Starry6 letters17.Acquire by flattery8 letters18.Gobble (up) – large canine4 letters21.Slice into two equal parts5 letters22.Bony arrangement7 letters23.Chill!10 letters
Down
1.Welshpool’s county5 letters2.Nippy4 letters3.That doesn’t matter!6 letters4.Unsparing8 letters5.Wild feline7 letters6.Anvil user10 letters9.Retail thief10 letters12.Language in Denpasar8 letters14.Short book7 letters16.Broccoli part6 letters19.Egg producer5 letters20.Eurovision winners 1974, in Brighton4 letters
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for July 16, 2026?
Yes. The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.
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