Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - August 1, 2026
Work through the 2026-08-01 Guardian Quick Cryptic 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
August 1, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Men lose it, rocking important event9 letters7.Another bag eventually contains cattle feed7 letters8.Party time for Dorothy?3 letters9.Record different tone4 letters10.Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said6 letters12.Nick allowed piece of meat6 letters14.Fight useless party hosts4 letters17.Reportedly queue for fish eggs3 letters18.Items of headwear found in vast urban sprawl7 letters19.Old friend in deadlock9 letters
Down
1.Value in summer items5 letters2.According to hearsay, was first metal used in pipes by Romans4 letters3.Country we send jerks6 letters4.Instruction for dermatology nurses5 letters5.Go into winkle business10 letters6.Horny individual is hornier, ‘cos drunk10 letters11.Recent changes for netball player6 letters13.Article thanks Greek character5 letters15.Calm section announced5 letters16.Part of Far East region4 letters
About this crossword
Solve Guardian Quick Cryptic without losing the thread
A shorter route into Guardian-style cryptic solving. 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 Cryptic answer FAQ
Are these answers for August 1, 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 The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.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.