Lacking conviction (11)
Latest answer — September 26, 2026
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Clue explained
PERFUNCTORY describes something done mechanically or without enthusiasm, and therefore without much conviction or commitment.
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This clue's Saturday, September 26, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Lacking conviction (11)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is PERFUNCTORY — a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday 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.
“Lacking conviction (11)” answer
PERFUNCTORY (11 letters)
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What does PERFUNCTORY mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PERFUNCTORY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort
When else has “Lacking conviction (11)” 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) → PERFUNCTORY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Lacking conviction (11)”?
The answer is PERFUNCTORY, a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Lacking conviction (11)”?
11 letters: PERFUNCTORY.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 12-Across.
Can “Lacking conviction (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 26, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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