Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - July 11, 2026
Work through the 2026-07-11 Guardian Quick Cryptic grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.
Puzzle date
July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026JUL 11
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Clue index
All Across and Down clues
Across
1.Jaunty singer of Heigh-Ho?5 letters4.Serving of delicious crumble for crowd5 letters7.Swish suit7 letters8.Sock receptacle3 letters9.Flick finger in lewd men’s faces4 letters10.A spire built in historic Middle East region?6 letters12.Dmitri v Iago boxing technicalities6 letters14.Jester opening King’s erudite intros with wisecrack4 letters17.Origins of early Roman architectural period3 letters18.Tipsy nun duet is discordant7 letters20.Confiscate jam5 letters21.Unfairly try Pa – he may be the defendant5 letters
Down
1.Methodology of some characters in shows3 letters2.Medicine bottle with sample of morphia lingering5 letters3.You explore Tibet’s icy summits for giant ape4 letters4.Somewhat austere old sound system6 letters5.Fictional detective hiding in hellebore bush5 letters6.Cryptic exit map in curated collection7 letters9.He farts inappropriately – dads!7 letters11.Outline cost6 letters13.Ibrahim remembered a quiet individual, originally from Baghdad, perhaps5 letters15.New or unfamiliar landlady?5 letters16.Tread stage4 letters19.Dynamic aerobic yoga starts in 24 hours3 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 July 11, 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 The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.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.