Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - October 1, 2026
Work through the 2026-10-01 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
October 1, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Route for two-wheelers9 letters8.Word following ‘love’, ‘sex’ or ‘the f-’4 letters9.They were common in ancient Rome9 letters10.Cheap, bag or bike?4 letters13.Groupspeak?5 letters15.Only just6 letters16.Monotony6 letters17.Disturbance6 letters19.Connect6 letters20.Social norms5 letters21.In the company of4 letters24.Subtly harmful9 letters25.Not a bit4 letters26.Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, say9 letters
Down
2.Cholesterol-containing bit of egg4 letters3.Lower bit of ear4 letters4.Type of monastery6 letters5.Of little worth6 letters6.Legal adviser9 letters7.Lessening9 letters11.Spinning column of air9 letters12.Yellow British butterfly9 letters13.Rumours or Revolver?5 letters14.Is likely5 letters18.How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, perhaps6 letters19.Radio antenna6 letters22.Pickle flavour4 letters23.Brown – polish4 letters
About this crossword
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for October 1, 2026?
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