Guardian Quick Crossword
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers & Hints - October 23, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 23, 2026
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.They’re paired with Molly Malone’s mussels7 letters8.Integral7 letters9.Small cucumber – London skyscraper7 letters10.Up when out for a drink?7 letters11.Object of historic interest5 letters13.Absurd, laughable9 letters15.Edible thistle or tuber – okra ethic (anag)9 letters18.Hood, Williams or Ellacott5 letters21.UK reference work documenting noteworthy people7 letters22.These are used to prove your identity7 letters23.Respectful goodwill7 letters24.Italian region, capital Florence7 letters
Down
1.Close, but no ___ (narrowly missing out)5 letters2.Fish basket5 letters3.Smoothly and efficiently13 letters4.The Arabian Nights’ sailor6 letters5.Events where competitors climb under, over or through things13 letters6.Japanese garment6 letters7.Stoppage of normal flow6 letters12.Islamic ruler4 letters14.Grapefruit/tangerine hybrid fruit4 letters15.Busy doing a job6 letters16.Hollow between wave crests – container for animal feeds6 letters17.Woodwind player6 letters19.This country was renamed Myanmar5 letters20.Prying5 letters
About this crossword
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Common questions
Guardian Quick answer FAQ
Are these answers for October 23, 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 The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.
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