Construction outside Nuuk? (5)
Latest answer — September 19, 2026
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Clue explained
An IGLOO is a construction associated with Greenland, making it a playful building to find outside Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. The question mark marks the geographical joke.
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The answer to “Construction outside Nuuk? (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is IGLOO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 19, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 11-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Construction outside Nuuk? (5)” answer
IGLOO (5 letters)
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What does IGLOO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of IGLOO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a type of dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of solid snow, traditionally used by Inuit
When else has “Construction outside Nuuk? (5)” appeared?
The Guardian Quick reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 19, 2026 (most recent) → IGLOO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Construction outside Nuuk? (5)”?
The answer is IGLOO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Construction outside Nuuk? (5)”?
5 letters: IGLOO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 19, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 11-Across.
Can “Construction outside Nuuk? (5)” have a different answer?
Yes — The Guardian Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?
The full grid for September 19, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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