Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - August 18, 2026
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Puzzle date
August 18, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.State of total confusion – slobs name him (anag)12 letters9.Mouth, barrel or sense5 letters10.___ Wizard (The Who) – ‘tilt’ pastime7 letters11.Drink quickly – head support4 letters12.Ruling by tyrannical behaviour8 letters14.Stockings6 letters15.Out-of-date and tired – a bonnet, perhaps?6 letters18.Mesmerising8 letters20.Disparaging remark4 letters22.Earwax – un creme (anag)7 letters23.Artificial silk fabric5 letters24.Gathering of directors – sounds tedious?12 letters
Down
2.Enchanting7 letters3.Pubs and small hotels4 letters4.Short dash6 letters5.Board game – sole power8 letters6.Smallest amount5 letters7.Cooking for oneself (on holiday)12 letters8.Yellow vegetable, ear of maize12 letters13.Passed on knowledge to8 letters16.___ days – kingfisher – holy can (anag)7 letters17.Man engaged to be married6 letters19.Ham or violet5 letters21.Ridge on guitar neck – worry4 letters
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Are these answers for August 18, 2026?
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