Military ship (7)

Latest answer — July 15, 2026

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Think of a vessel designed for combat that packs a punch! ⚓

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Across

  1. 1Plant rolling in the wind (10)
  2. 7No simmer (anag) (8)
  3. 8Trudge (4)
  4. 9Blue (anag) (4)
  5. 10Coal container (7)
  6. 12Boiled sweet (6,5)
  7. 14Sloping track for launching ships (7)
  8. 16Sheepshank, e.g. (4)
  9. 19Froth - Bolly? (4)
  10. 20Romantic (8)
  11. 21Temporary race leader (10)

Down

  1. 1Hearing (5)
  2. 2A little cooler? (7)
  3. 3Farm animal symbolic of meekness (4)
  4. 4Tom's craw (anag) - coil on sand left by wriggler (8)
  5. 5Someone settling abroad (5)
  6. 6Yell (6)
  7. 11French game where metal balls thrown (8)
  8. 12Northern sea (6)
  9. 13Military ship (7)
  10. 15Circular food in large square box? (5)
  11. 17One who strives (5)
  12. 18Energetic swing music dance (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Plant rolling in the wind (10) — Answer: TUMBLEWEED. Hint: This plant is known for its ability to roll across the desert landscape! 🌾
  2. 7. No simmer (anag) (8) — Answer: MISNOMER. Hint: Sometimes a name might be misleading, and that's where this word shines! 🔍
  3. 8. Trudge (4) — Answer: PLOD. Hint: Think about how you might move through thick mud! 🥾
  4. 9. Blue (anag) (4) — Answer: LUBE. Hint: This slippery substance can make things run smoothly! 🛠️
  5. 10. Coal container (7) — Answer: SCUTTLE. Hint: It's a word that describes a container for carrying coal, often found in old-timey homes! 🔥
  6. 12. Boiled sweet (6,5) — Answer: BARLEYSUGAR. Hint: This sugary treat can bring a smile like a childhood memory! 🍬
  7. 14. Sloping track for launching ships (7) — Answer: SLIPWAY. Hint: Think of a place where vessels make their grand exit into the water! 🌊
  8. 16. Sheepshank, e.g. (4) — Answer: KNOT. Hint: This is something you tie when you want to secure a bundle of twine or rope! 🧶
  9. 19. Froth - Bolly? (4) — Answer: FIZZ. Hint: Think of a bubbly drink that might be served at a celebration! 🍾
  10. 20. Romantic (8) — Answer: QUIXOTIC. Hint: Think of a dreamy, idealistic approach to love that often strays from reality. ❤️
  11. 21. Temporary race leader (10) — Answer: PACESETTER. Hint: This person sets the speed for others but might not finish first! 🏃‍♂️

Down

  1. 1. Hearing (5) — Answer: TRIAL. Hint: This setting often involves a judge, lawyers, and a quest for justice! ⚖️
  2. 2. A little cooler? (7) — Answer: MINIBAR. Hint: Think of a compact refreshment station often found in hotels! 🍹
  3. 3. Farm animal symbolic of meekness (4) — Answer: LAMB. Hint: Think of a young sheep often associated with innocence! 🐑
  4. 4. Tom's craw (anag) - coil on sand left by wriggler (8) — Answer: WORMCAST. Hint: Think of what a wriggly creature leaves behind after burrowing in the earth! 🐛
  5. 5. Someone settling abroad (5) — Answer: EXPAT. Hint: Think of someone who moves to another country for work or adventure! 🌍
  6. 6. Yell (6) — Answer: HOLLER. Hint: It’s a loud call often made to grab attention! 📣
  7. 11. French game where metal balls thrown (8) — Answer: PETANQUE. Hint: This outdoor game involves tossing heavy metal balls and is often played on gravel surfaces in sunny settings. 🎾
  8. 12. Northern sea (6) — Answer: BALTIC. Hint: Think of a sea located between countries like Sweden and Finland! 🌊
  9. 13. Military ship (7) — Answer: GUNBOAT. Hint: Think of a vessel designed for combat that packs a punch! ⚓
  10. 15. Circular food in large square box? (5) — Answer: PIZZA. Hint: Think of a cheesy delight you often get delivered in a flat, square package! 🍕
  11. 17. One who strives (5) — Answer: TRIER. Hint: Think of someone who doesn't give up easily! 💪
  12. 18. Energetic swing music dance (4) — Answer: JIVE. Hint: Get ready to move those feet to some lively tunes! 🎶

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The answer to “Military ship (7)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is GUNBOAT — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 15, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 13-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.

“Military ship (7)” answer

GUNBOAT (7 letters)

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Why the answer is GUNBOAT

Think of a vessel designed for combat that packs a punch! ⚓

When else has “Military ship (7)” appeared?

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July 15, 2026 (most recent) → GUNBOAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Military ship (7)”?

The answer is GUNBOAT, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Military ship (7)”?

7 letters: GUNBOAT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 15, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 13-Down.

Can “Military ship (7)” 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?

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