Prey - bounty - accolade (5)

Latest answer — September 18, 2026

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Clue explained

PRIZE has all three senses suggested: prey that is seized, a bounty or reward, and an accolade awarded for achievement. The clue strings together these related definitions.

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Definition
A prize trophy representing a reward or accolade

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 18, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Prey - bounty - accolade (5) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is PRIZE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 18, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 21-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.

Prey - bounty - accolade (5)” answer

PRIZE (5 letters)

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What does PRIZE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PRIZE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement
  • an enemy ship captured during the course of naval warfare

When else has “Prey - bounty - accolade (5)” 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 18, 2026 (most recent) PRIZE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Prey - bounty - accolade (5)”?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Prey - bounty - accolade (5)”?

5 letters: PRIZE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 18, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 21-Across.

Can “Prey - bounty - accolade (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 September 18, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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