Exclusive group (6)

Latest answer — September 24, 2026

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Clue explained

A CLIQUE is a small, exclusive group of people, matching “Exclusive group” exactly. It is a singular noun.

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Definition
A small close-knit social group standing together.

Guardian Quick Crossword

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  2. 8Improvised and polyrhythmic music (4)
  3. 9Lift (8)
  4. 10Of words (6)
  5. 11Cuban cocktail (6)
  6. 13Superiority complex (6)
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  10. 19Waterproof sheet (9)

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  1. 1Indian Ocean locale (8)
  2. 2Family (6)
  3. 3Communicate knowledge to (6)
  4. 4Greek cheese (4)
  5. 6Protection (9)
  6. 7Eurasian evergreen (5,4)
  7. 12Spam (4,4)
  8. 14Revealing (outfit) (6)
  9. 15Exclusive group (6)
  10. 17Out of tune (4)

The answer to “Exclusive group (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is CLIQUE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 15-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.

“Exclusive group (6)” answer

CLIQUE (6 letters)

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What does CLIQUE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them

When else has “Exclusive group (6)” 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 24, 2026 (most recent) → CLIQUE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Exclusive group (6)”?

The answer is CLIQUE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Exclusive group (6)”?

6 letters: CLIQUE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 15-Down.

Can “Exclusive group (6)” 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 24, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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