On top of that (4)

Latest answer — August 05, 2026

19 Across

A compact way to say “in addition” or “too.” ➕

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Across

  1. 1Sniffy (10)
  2. 7Wide-ranging (8)
  3. 8Lips, music or the room? (4)
  4. 9Not in favour (4)
  5. 10New York City torchbearer (7)
  6. 12Fabricate / process (11)
  7. 14Very aware (7)
  8. 16Facebook and Instagram owner (4)
  9. 19On top of that (4)
  10. 20Quickly (2,1,5)
  11. 21Common language (10)

Down

  1. 1Russian summer house (5)
  2. 2Add sugar, perhaps (7)
  3. 3Tiny part (4)
  4. 4Concise (8)
  5. 5Find one at the roadside (5)
  6. 6Make (someone) nervous (6)
  7. 11Outpouring of emotion (8)
  8. 12For the most part (6)
  9. 13Disproportionate (7)
  10. 15Bagpipe part (5)
  11. 17Clothes horse (5)
  12. 18Bolan or Chagall? (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Sniffy (10) — Answer: DISMISSIVE. Hint: Aloof, disdainful, and not interested in giving you the time of day. 🙄
  2. 7. Wide-ranging (8) — Answer: ECLECTIC. Hint: Think of someone whose tastes span many different styles and subjects. 🌈
  3. 8. Lips, music or the room? (4) — Answer: READ. Hint: Think of the verb that works with lips, music, and the room. 🎯
  4. 9. Not in favour (4) — Answer: ANTI. Hint: A simple way to describe opposition to an idea or proposal. 🙂
  5. 10. New York City torchbearer (7) — Answer: LIBERTY. Hint: Think of the iconic lady in New York Harbor raising a torch to welcome newcomers. 🗽
  6. 12. Fabricate / process (11) — Answer: MANUFACTURE. Hint: To make something, especially on a large scale, is to do this. 🏭
  7. 14. Very aware (7) — Answer: MINDFUL. Hint: Highly conscious and attentive to what’s happening around you 🧠
  8. 16. Facebook and Instagram owner (4) — Answer: META. Hint: This tech giant runs two of the world’s most popular social platforms. 🌐
  9. 19. On top of that (4) — Answer: ALSO. Hint: A compact way to say “in addition” or “too.” ➕
  10. 20. Quickly (2,1,5) — Answer: INAHURRY. Hint: This phrase describes doing something without wasting any time. ⏱️
  11. 21. Common language (10) — Answer: VERNACULAR. Hint: Think of the everyday speech used by people in a particular place or community. 🗣️

Down

  1. 1. Russian summer house (5) — Answer: DACHA. Hint: Think of a cozy Russian country retreat for relaxing during the warm months. 🏡
  2. 2. Add sugar, perhaps (7) — Answer: SWEETEN. Hint: Give your coffee or tea a sugary upgrade, perhaps. ☕
  3. 3. Tiny part (4) — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of the smallest possible piece—almost too little to notice. 🔍
  4. 4. Concise (8) — Answer: SUCCINCT. Hint: Think of a polished word for being brief and to the point. ✨
  5. 5. Find one at the roadside (5) — Answer: VERGE. Hint: Think of the grassy strip bordering a road. 🌿
  6. 6. Make (someone) nervous (6) — Answer: RATTLE. Hint: To unsettle someone is to leave them feeling this way. 😬
  7. 11. Outpouring of emotion (8) — Answer: EFFUSION. Hint: A heartfelt release of feelings, often expressed all at once 💧
  8. 12. For the most part (6) — Answer: MAINLY. Hint: Think of a word meaning “mostly” or “in general.” 🧩
  9. 13. Disproportionate (7) — Answer: UNEQUAL. Hint: Think of something that isn’t evenly matched or balanced ⚖️
  10. 15. Bagpipe part (5) — Answer: DRONE. Hint: This bagpipe component provides the steady background tone beneath the melody 🎵
  11. 17. Clothes horse (5) — Answer: AIRER. Hint: Think of the foldable rack that lets freshly washed clothes dry indoors. 👕
  12. 18. Bolan or Chagall? (4) — Answer: MARC. Hint: These two artists share the same first name. 🎨

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The answer to “On top of that (4)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is ALSO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 5, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 19-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.

“On top of that (4)” answer

ALSO (4 letters)

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Why the answer is ALSO

A compact way to say “in addition” or “too.” ➕

When else has “On top of that (4)” appeared?

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August 5, 2026 (most recent) → ALSO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “On top of that (4)”?

The answer is ALSO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “On top of that (4)”?

4 letters: ALSO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 5, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 19-Across.

Can “On top of that (4)” 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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