Gall (6)
Latest answer — September 26, 2026
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Clue explained
As a verb, RANKLE means to irritate or annoy, which is to gall someone.
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This clue's Saturday, September 26, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Gall (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is RANKLE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 20-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.
“Gall (6)” answer
RANKLE (6 letters)
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What does RANKLE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RANKLE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- (of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment
- (of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester
When else has “Gall (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 26, 2026 (most recent) → RANKLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Gall (6)”?
The answer is RANKLE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Gall (6)”?
6 letters: RANKLE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 20-Across.
Can “Gall (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 26, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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