Decorative thin sheet (4,4)

Latest answer — September 15, 2026

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GOLD LEAF is an extremely thin sheet of gold used for decorative gilding. The grid writes the two-word term without a space.

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A thin sheet of gold leaf used for decorative gilding

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 15, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Gawk (4)
  2. 3Structure for hangings (8)
  3. 8Currency of Turkey - rail (anag) (4)
  4. 9Space rock (8)
  5. 11Small European country (10)
  6. 14Passion (6)
  7. 15Gobble up voraciously (6)
  8. 17Too patriotic? (10)
  9. 20Warm and wet? (8)
  10. 21Bird of peace? (4)
  11. 22Womankind and mankind (8)
  12. 23Stop from having puppies, say (4)

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  1. 1Decorative thin sheet (4,4)
  2. 2Bleach (8)
  3. 4World or universe as an orderly or systematic whole (6)
  4. 5Design with three petals (5-2-3)
  5. 6Orchestral instrument (4)
  6. 7Extinct bird (4)
  7. 10Gun-charging items? (10)
  8. 12Flattery (4,4)
  9. 13Fragile plates etc (8)
  10. 16Horrified (6)
  11. 18Something that needs scratching (4)
  12. 19Contemptible wriggler? (4)

The answer to “Decorative thin sheet (4,4)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is GOLDLEAF — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 15, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 1-Down. 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.

“Decorative thin sheet (4,4)” answer

GOLDLEAF (8 letters)

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When else has “Decorative thin sheet (4,4)” appeared?

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September 15, 2026 (most recent) → GOLDLEAF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Decorative thin sheet (4,4)”?

The answer is GOLDLEAF, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Decorative thin sheet (4,4)”?

8 letters: GOLDLEAF.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 15, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “Decorative thin sheet (4,4)” 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 15, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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