Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - October 16, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 16, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Self-examination13 letters8.Potential hitch7 letters9.One helps an orchestra keep time5 letters10.Feeling of hunger4 letters11.Crushing criticism (often online) – wrestling manoeuvre – police raid8 letters13.He’ll agree to anything6 letters14.Cured sausage6 letters17.Make (someone) aware of something8 letters19.Like some potatoes4 letters21.Eucalyptus eater5 letters22.Ray of light7 letters24.Experimental approach – riled narrator (anag)13 letters
Down
1.Little devil3 letters2.Infectious disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil7 letters3.Satisfactory, not great4 letters4.Supporting structure6 letters5.Iconic San Francisco transport8 letters6.Start of a song (informally)5 letters7.One’s nothing special9 letters10.Wages9 letters12.Enjoyed oneself8 letters15.One does it for pleasure, not money7 letters16.(In) complete agreement6 letters18.Pseudo- prefix5 letters20.On bended ___4 letters23.Act as a spoiler?3 letters
About this crossword
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Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for October 16, 2026?
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