Passover bread (5)

Latest answer — July 18, 2026

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This unleavened bread is a key part of a springtime celebration! 🍞

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Across

  1. 1Expect, with optimism (4)
  2. 3Get a move on, driver! (4,2,2)
  3. 9Nut turner (7)
  4. 10Provincial (5)
  5. 11Emerging butterfly (5)
  6. 12Go by (6)
  7. 14World as a community (6,7)
  8. 17Chopper coat (6)
  9. 19Porcupine spike (5)
  10. 22In the offing (5)
  11. 23Study of mysterious fliers (7)
  12. 24Expert on a bird of prey (8)
  13. 25Teal-like shade (4)

Down

  1. 1East Sussex seaside town (8)
  2. 2Shopping centre (5)
  3. 4New World buzzard (6,7)
  4. 5Dotty dance? (5)
  5. 6City in Cyprus (7)
  6. 7Mosaic piece (4)
  7. 8Luanda's country (6)
  8. 13Methodist (8)
  9. 15Backfiring (sporting?) error (3,4)
  10. 16Rum, whisky etc. (6)
  11. 18Passover bread (5)
  12. 20Creamy white (5)
  13. 21Foundling (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Expect, with optimism (4) — Answer: HOPE. Hint: It's that feeling we often chase when dreaming of a brighter tomorrow! 🌟
  2. 3. Get a move on, driver! (4,2,2) — Answer: STEPONIT. Hint: When it's time to speed up, you might hear this phrase! 🚗
  3. 9. Nut turner (7) — Answer: SPANNER. Hint: Think of a handy tool that helps with tightening things up! 🔧
  4. 10. Provincial (5) — Answer: LOCAL. Hint: Think about something that pertains to a specific area or community! 🏡
  5. 11. Emerging butterfly (5) — Answer: IMAGO. Hint: Think about the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle! 🦋
  6. 12. Go by (6) — Answer: ELAPSE. Hint: Time has a way of slipping away, doesn't it? ⏳
  7. 14. World as a community (6,7) — Answer: GLOBALVILLAGE. Hint: Think of a place where everyone feels like neighbors, no matter the distance! 🌍
  8. 17. Chopper coat (6) — Answer: ENAMEL. Hint: Think of a shiny finish that protects and decorates! ✨
  9. 19. Porcupine spike (5) — Answer: QUILL. Hint: Think of a sharp feature that helps some animals defend themselves! 🦔
  10. 22. In the offing (5) — Answer: AFOOT. Hint: Something exciting is brewing and getting ready to happen! 👣
  11. 23. Study of mysterious fliers (7) — Answer: UFOLOGY. Hint: Ever wondered about those unexplained objects in the sky? 👽
  12. 24. Expert on a bird of prey (8) — Answer: FALCONER. Hint: This person has a special bond with a majestic hunter of the skies! 🦅
  13. 25. Teal-like shade (4) — Answer: CYAN. Hint: This color is often associated with clear skies and tropical waters! 🌊

Down

  1. 1. East Sussex seaside town (8) — Answer: HASTINGS. Hint: This historic town is famous for a significant battle in 1066! 🏰
  2. 2. Shopping centre (5) — Answer: PLAZA. Hint: This place is bustling with stores and often a place to gather! 🏬
  3. 4. New World buzzard (6,7) — Answer: TURKEYVULTURE. Hint: This bird might be a scavenger, but it's also a great sight to see soaring overhead! 🦅
  4. 5. Dotty dance? (5) — Answer: POLKA. Hint: This lively dance might take you in a circle! 🎶
  5. 6. City in Cyprus (7) — Answer: NICOSIA. Hint: This capital city might surprise you with its blend of cultures! 🇨🇾
  6. 7. Mosaic piece (4) — Answer: TILE. Hint: It's a small square used to create beautiful patterns! 🟦
  7. 8. Luanda's country (6) — Answer: ANGOLA. Hint: Think of a nation in Africa that has a vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes! 🌍
  8. 13. Methodist (8) — Answer: WESLEYAN. Hint: This term describes followers of a famous founder known for their emphasis on social justice. ✝️
  9. 15. Backfiring (sporting?) error (3,4) — Answer: OWNGOAL. Hint: Think of a mistake that could cost your team a point in soccer! ⚽
  10. 16. Rum, whisky etc. (6) — Answer: LIQUOR. Hint: Think of what you might pour into a glass for a toast! 🥂
  11. 18. Passover bread (5) — Answer: MATZO. Hint: This unleavened bread is a key part of a springtime celebration! 🍞
  12. 20. Creamy white (5) — Answer: IVORY. Hint: Think of a luxurious color often associated with elegance and calmness! 🤍
  13. 21. Foundling (4) — Answer: WAIF. Hint: Think of a lost child who needs care and protection. 🧸

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The answer to “Passover bread (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is MATZO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 18, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 18-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.

“Passover bread (5)” answer

MATZO (5 letters)

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Why the answer is MATZO

This unleavened bread is a key part of a springtime celebration! 🍞

When else has “Passover bread (5)” appeared?

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July 18, 2026 (most recent) → MATZO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Passover bread (5)”?

The answer is MATZO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Passover bread (5)”?

5 letters: MATZO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 18, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 18-Down.

Can “Passover bread (5)” 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 July 18, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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