North Sea construction? (3,3)

Latest answer — July 09, 2026

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Think of a type of platform found far from shore, often associated with resources! 🌊

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This clue's Thursday, July 09, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Commoner (3,6)
  2. 8Rang (anag) (4)
  3. 9Rowdy drinker (5,4)
  4. 10Chew (4)
  5. 13Power (5)
  6. 15US snack? (3,3)
  7. 16Brass band sound (6)
  8. 17Lease out leased-out property (6)
  9. 19If dart (anag) (6)
  10. 20Juggernaut (5)
  11. 21Young bovine animal (4)
  12. 24Implausibly large number (9)
  13. 25Stuff (4)
  14. 26All one's got (5,4)

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  1. 2Tolerable (4)
  2. 3Pastrami meat (4)
  3. 4North Sea construction? (3,3)
  4. 5Cowboy (6)
  5. 6F1 event (5,4)
  6. 7Fairy tale (4,5)
  7. 11Scientist (9)
  8. 12Secureness (9)
  9. 13Replica (5)
  10. 14Today (anag) (5)
  11. 18Force causing rotation (6)
  12. 19Draw in (6)
  13. 22Globule - _The ____ (cult film of 1958) (4)
  14. 23Throw casually (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Commoner (3,6) — Answer: JOEBLOGGS. Hint: Think of a typical name that embodies the everyman vibe! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
  2. 8. Rang (anag) (4) — Answer: GRAN. Hint: She might have a special recipe just for you! 👵
  3. 9. Rowdy drinker (5,4) — Answer: LAGERLOUT. Hint: Think of a party animal who loves their frothy beverage! 🍺
  4. 10. Chew (4) — Answer: GNAW. Hint: Think of what some animals do to get to their food! 🐾
  5. 13. Power (5) — Answer: MIGHT. Hint: Think of a word that embodies strength and capability! 💪
  6. 15. US snack? (3,3) — Answer: HOTDOG. Hint: This tasty treat often graces summer barbecues and ballparks! 🌭
  7. 16. Brass band sound (6) — Answer: OOMPAH. Hint: Think of a lively rhythm that makes you want to dance at a festival! 🎺
  8. 17. Lease out leased-out property (6) — Answer: SUBLET. Hint: This term describes renting out a space that you're already renting, often seen in college housing! 🏠
  9. 19. If dart (anag) (6) — Answer: ADRIFT. Hint: Think of a state of being lost or aimlessly floating! 🌊
  10. 20. Juggernaut (5) — Answer: LORRY. Hint: Think of a large vehicle often used for transporting goods! 🚚
  11. 21. Young bovine animal (4) — Answer: CALF. Hint: This adorable little creature might just be the cutest member of the herd! 🐄
  12. 24. Implausibly large number (9) — Answer: SQUILLION. Hint: Think of a whimsical term used to describe an unthinkably large quantity! 🌌
  13. 25. Stuff (4) — Answer: SATE. Hint: Think about filling a void or quenching a desire! 🍽️
  14. 26. All one's got (5,4) — Answer: LEVELBEST. Hint: It's about giving your absolute maximum effort! 💪

Down

  1. 2. Tolerable (4) — Answer: OKAY. Hint: This word is often used to express agreement or acceptance! 👍
  2. 3. Pastrami meat (4) — Answer: BEEF. Hint: This tasty option is a popular choice for sandwiches! 🥪
  3. 4. North Sea construction? (3,3) — Answer: OILRIG. Hint: Think of a type of platform found far from shore, often associated with resources! 🌊
  4. 5. Cowboy (6) — Answer: GAUCHO. Hint: Think of a South American version of a cowboy known for their skills in the pampas! 🤠
  5. 6. F1 event (5,4) — Answer: GRANDPRIX. Hint: This thrilling race is a highlight in the world of motorsport! 🏎️
  6. 7. Fairy tale (4,5) — Answer: SNOWWHITE. Hint: Think of a classic princess and her seven little friends! 🏰
  7. 11. Scientist (9) — Answer: PHYSICIST. Hint: Think of someone who studies the fundamentals of matter and energy in the universe! 🔬
  8. 12. Secureness (9) — Answer: STABILITY. Hint: Think of the quality that keeps things steady and not shaky! ⚖️
  9. 13. Replica (5) — Answer: MODEL. Hint: Think of something that represents or imitates another, especially in design! 🏗️
  10. 14. Today (anag) (5) — Answer: TOADY. Hint: Think of someone who might flatter others to gain favor today! 🐸
  11. 18. Force causing rotation (6) — Answer: TORQUE. Hint: Think about the power behind a twist! 🔄
  12. 19. Draw in (6) — Answer: ARRIVE. Hint: When you come to a place, what do you do? 🤔
  13. 22. Globule - _The ____ (cult film of 1958) (4) — Answer: BLOB. Hint: This cult classic features a gelatinous monster that devours everything in its path! 🍬
  14. 23. Throw casually (4) — Answer: TOSS. Hint: When you want to get rid of something quickly, you might give it a little heave! 🎾

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The answer to “North Sea construction? (3,3)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is OILRIG — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 9, 2026, a Thursday 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.

“North Sea construction? (3,3)” answer

OILRIG (6 letters)

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Why the answer is OILRIG

Think of a type of platform found far from shore, often associated with resources! 🌊

When else has “North Sea construction? (3,3)” appeared?

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July 9, 2026 (most recent) → OILRIG. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “North Sea construction? (3,3)”?

The answer is OILRIG, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “North Sea construction? (3,3)”?

6 letters: OILRIG.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 9, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 4-Down.

Can “North Sea construction? (3,3)” 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.

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The full grid for July 9, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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