Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - October 20, 2026
Work through the 2026-10-20 Guardian Quick grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.
Editorially checked for the puzzle.
Puzzle date
October 20, 2026
Search Crossword Solver
Verified puzzle answer data is available for this published grid.
Click a square to reveal its letter. Get hints below.
Revealed 0 of 124 squares (0%).
Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Pristine, well ordered12 letters9.Aloe-like plant5 letters10.Group of secret agents – 007’s jewellery?7 letters11.Singular small Spanish dish4 letters12.Reduced-size secret material photograph8 letters14.Stick, wick or holder6 letters15.Mind, piece or stroke6 letters18.Casually mention celebrities as if they were friends8 letters20.eg x or y on graph4 letters22.Bike rider7 letters23.Offal (ruminant’s stomach muscle) – rubbish5 letters24.Canadian province12 letters
Down
2.Enclosure for young children7 letters3.Toque wearer4 letters4.Powers, Butler or 76 letters5.Dawn – elevenses or afternoon tea?8 letters6.Poked nose into other people’s business5 letters7.Sleepwear – grinds sheets (anag)12 letters8.Large furniture van – innocent chap (anag)12 letters13.More muddy and viscous8 letters16.Paper previously displayed on vehicle windscreen7 letters17.Chinese dumpling6 letters19.Large American parrot5 letters21.Seethe inwardly – slow-cooked meat or veg4 letters
About this crossword
Solve Guardian Quick without losing the thread
Straightforward daily clues for a faster solve. The grid preserves the original Across and Down numbering, including linked clue references where supplied.
Use a single-letter reveal for a gentle nudge. Each clue also has a stable detail page, and dated links let you return to earlier verified puzzles without changing the answer shown for this date.
Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for October 20, 2026?
Yes. The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.
Can I reveal only one clue?
Yes. Select an Across or Down clue, then reveal individual letters or the complete entry without opening the rest of the grid.