Keats died of it (12)

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John Keats died from TUBERCULOSIS in 1821, at the age of 25. The clue’s name-check identifies the disease through this biographical fact.

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  1. 1Unenlightened (9)
  2. 8Lay to rest (5)
  3. 9School-trip vehicle (7)
  4. 10Wedding do, held in advance (3,5)
  5. 11Therefore (formal) (4)
  6. 13Give power, strength or authority to (6)
  7. 14Give a 'not guilty' verdict (6)
  8. 16Street, table or effect (4)
  9. 17Large bottle (8)
  10. 19Insistent (7)
  11. 20Privileged social group (5)
  12. 21Effective (but possibly unethical) (9)

Down

  1. 1Marine hanger-on (8)
  2. 2Idiot (informally) (6)
  3. 3Unwanted sticky stuff (4)
  4. 4Keats died of it (12)
  5. 5No longer in production (12)
  6. 6Measure of seismologists (7,5)
  7. 7Tall floor light (8,4)
  8. 12It's not deliberate (8)
  9. 15Cook's grinder (6)
  10. 18Smooth - bits of rock (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Unenlightened (9) — Answer: BENIGHTED. Hint: Describes someone lacking knowledge or understanding. 🤔
  2. 8. Lay to rest (5) — Answer: INTER. Hint: Put someone in the ground in a formal sense ⚰️
  3. 9. School-trip vehicle (7) — Answer: MINIBUS. Hint: Think of the compact passenger vehicle that often carries a class on an outing 🚌
  4. 10. Wedding do, held in advance (3,5) — Answer: HENPARTY. Hint: Think of the bride-to-be’s festive girls’ night before the big day. 🎉
  5. 11. Therefore (formal) (4) — Answer: ERGO. Hint: A formal way to introduce a logical conclusion, like saying “therefore” in a proof. 🧠
  6. 13. Give power, strength or authority to (6) — Answer: ENABLE. Hint: Help someone or something gain the ability or authority to act. 💪
  7. 14. Give a 'not guilty' verdict (6) — Answer: ACQUIT. Hint: What might a jury decide when the evidence leaves reasonable doubt? ⚖️
  8. 16. Street, table or effect (4) — Answer: SIDE. Hint: One versatile word pairs naturally with all three clue words. 🧩
  9. 17. Large bottle (8) — Answer: DEMIJOHN. Hint: This roomy container is often used to store wine or other liquids. 🍾
  10. 19. Insistent (7) — Answer: ADAMANT. Hint: Think of someone firmly refusing to change their mind. 🪨
  11. 20. Privileged social group (5) — Answer: ELITE. Hint: A select, high-status circle of people fits this description. 👑
  12. 21. Effective (but possibly unethical) (9) — Answer: EXPEDIENT. Hint: A practical solution that gets results, even if it cuts a few moral corners 😉

Down

  1. 1. Marine hanger-on (8) — Answer: BARNACLE. Hint: This stubborn sea creature clings tightly to boats, rocks, and other hard surfaces. 🐚
  2. 2. Idiot (informally) (6) — Answer: NUMPTY. Hint: A cheeky British insult for someone being foolish. 😄
  3. 3. Unwanted sticky stuff (4) — Answer: GUNK. Hint: Think of the gross residue left behind by tape or spilled syrup. 🤢
  4. 4. Keats died of it (12) — Answer: TUBERCULOSIS. Hint: This serious lung disease claimed the life of the Romantic poet who wrote “Ode to a Nightingale.” 🫁
  5. 5. No longer in production (12) — Answer: DISCONTINUED. Hint: Describes a product that has been retired from the catalog 🛒
  6. 6. Measure of seismologists (7,5) — Answer: RICHTERSCALE. Hint: Think of the earthquake-strength yardstick named for a pioneering seismologist. 🌋
  7. 7. Tall floor light (8,4) — Answer: STANDARDLAMP. Hint: Think of the upright lamp that stands beside a sofa or reading chair. 💡
  8. 12. It's not deliberate (8) — Answer: ACCIDENT. Hint: It happens by chance rather than by plan. 🎲
  9. 15. Cook's grinder (6) — Answer: PESTLE. Hint: This kitchen tool crushes herbs and spices in a mortar. 🥣
  10. 18. Smooth - bits of rock (4) — Answer: SAND. Hint: Think of the tiny grains that make a beach feel soft beneath your feet. 🏖️

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The answer to “Keats died of it (12)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is TUBERCULOSIS — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 4-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.

“Keats died of it (12)” answer

TUBERCULOSIS (12 letters)

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What is the answer to “Keats died of it (12)”?

The answer is TUBERCULOSIS, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Keats died of it (12)”?

12 letters: TUBERCULOSIS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 4-Down.

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