Dark (5)

Latest answer — September 14, 2026

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Clue explained

UNLIT is an adjective meaning dark because no lamp or other light is burning.

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Definition
A dark room with a lamp switched off.

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 14, 2026 appearance

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  2. 8Get into this - rage (anag) (4)
  3. 9State of malaise (8)
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  5. 12Loan shark (6)
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  1. 2Store of frozen water (8)
  2. 3To be sung (5)
  3. 4Minnow (7)
  4. 5Dark (5)
  5. 6Upstart (7)
  6. 7Everybody has one - mean (anag) (4)
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  11. 17Twelve minus four (5)
  12. 18Old Iranian ruler (4)

The answer to “Dark (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is UNLIT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 5-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include NIGHT. 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.

“Dark (5)” answer

UNLIT (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as NIGHT

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is UNLIT.

What does UNLIT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of UNLIT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • not provided with lighting
  • not having been set light to

Other answers for “Dark (5)”

The Guardian Quick has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides UNLIT, it has also been NIGHT. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Dark (5)”?

The answer is UNLIT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 14, 2026. Other answers for this clue include NIGHT.

How many letters is the answer to “Dark (5)”?

5 letters: UNLIT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been NIGHT (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 5-Down. Earlier appearances: August 21, 2026 → UNLIT; July 24, 2026 → NIGHT.

Can “Dark (5)” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides UNLIT, The Guardian Quick has also used NIGHT for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for September 14, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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