Incantation (11)

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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ABRACADABRA is a traditional magical incantation, especially one used by a conjurer before or during a trick.

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A magician performing a theatrical magic trick

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Incantation (11) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is ABRACADABRA — a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 12-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.

Incantation (11)” answer

ABRACADABRA (11 letters)

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What does ABRACADABRA mean?

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(interjection)

  • a word said by conjurors when performing a magic trick

When else has “Incantation (11)” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) ABRACADABRA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Incantation (11)”?

The answer is ABRACADABRA, a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Incantation (11)”?

11 letters: ABRACADABRA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 12-Across.

Can “Incantation (11)” 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 16, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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