Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)

Latest answer — July 14, 2026

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It's the golden treasure inside an egg! 🥚

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  1. 1Mush (4)
  2. 3Precariousness (8)
  3. 8Bawl (4)
  4. 9Quiet (8)
  5. 11Gear with toggles (6,4)
  6. 14Get on hands and knees (6)
  7. 15Rising balloon gas (6)
  8. 17Nobs (5,5)
  9. 20Eager hit (anag) (8)
  10. 21Group (4)
  11. 22Truncate (3,5)
  12. 23Test (anag) - proofreader's jargon (4)

Down

  1. 1Typical example (8)
  2. 2Playground game (8)
  3. 4Add to (6)
  4. 5Unteach pet (anag) - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy (10)
  5. 6Thrashing (4)
  6. 7Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)
  7. 10Intense level of excitement (5,5)
  8. 12Toxic (8)
  9. 13My hat set (anag) (8)
  10. 16Church attendant (6)
  11. 18Dapper (4)
  12. 19Run gently (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Mush (4) — Answer: PULP. Hint: Think of something that's soft and squishy, often found in fruit! 🍑
  2. 3. Precariousness (8) — Answer: JEOPARDY. Hint: Be careful, as this word often describes a risky situation! ⚠️
  3. 8. Bawl (4) — Answer: ROAR. Hint: Think of a big cat expressing its feelings out loud! 🐅
  4. 9. Quiet (8) — Answer: TRANQUIL. Hint: Think of a peaceful state that brings calmness to your mind. 🌿
  5. 11. Gear with toggles (6,4) — Answer: DUFFELCOAT. Hint: This cozy outerwear often features a distinctive fastening system and is great for chilly days! 🧥
  6. 14. Get on hands and knees (6) — Answer: GROVEL. Hint: Sometimes, it's what you do when you're trying to apologize or seek forgiveness. 🙏
  7. 15. Rising balloon gas (6) — Answer: HELIUM. Hint: Think of what makes party balloons float and has a name that sounds light as air! 🎈
  8. 17. Nobs (5,5) — Answer: UPPERCRUST. Hint: Think of the elite in society enjoying their tea time! 🍵
  9. 20. Eager hit (anag) (8) — Answer: HERITAGE. Hint: Think of what you inherit from your ancestors and how it shapes your identity! 🌳
  10. 21. Group (4) — Answer: BEVY. Hint: This word describes a collection, often used for birds or people! 🐦
  11. 22. Truncate (3,5) — Answer: CUTSHORT. Hint: Sometimes, less is more when you need to take something down a notch! ✂️
  12. 23. Test (anag) - proofreader's jargon (4) — Answer: STET. Hint: Sometimes you need to tell the editor to disregard an error! ✍️

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  1. 1. Typical example (8) — Answer: PARADIGM. Hint: Think of a model that sets a standard or example for others to follow! 🌟
  2. 2. Playground game (8) — Answer: LEAPFROG. Hint: Think of a playful jump over your friends! 🐸
  3. 4. Add to (6) — Answer: ENRICH. Hint: Think of making something better or more valuable! 💰
  4. 5. Unteach pet (anag) - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy (10) — Answer: PENTATEUCH. Hint: Think of the first five books of the Bible as a special collection! 📖
  5. 6. Thrashing (4) — Answer: ROUT. Hint: Think about a word that means to defeat thoroughly, especially in a challenge! 🥊
  6. 7. Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4) — Answer: YOLK. Hint: It's the golden treasure inside an egg! 🥚
  7. 10. Intense level of excitement (5,5) — Answer: FEVERPITCH. Hint: When the energy in the room peaks, you know it's at this thrilling stage! 🔥
  8. 12. Toxic (8) — Answer: VIRULENT. Hint: It's a word that describes something harmful, often used in a biological context! 🦠
  9. 13. My hat set (anag) (8) — Answer: AMETHYST. Hint: Think of a precious stone that shares its name with a color! 💜
  10. 16. Church attendant (6) — Answer: VERGER. Hint: Think of someone who helps keep the church running smoothly! 🙏
  11. 18. Dapper (4) — Answer: CHIC. Hint: Think of a style that's effortlessly fashionable! 👗
  12. 19. Run gently (4) — Answer: TROT. Hint: This pace is faster than a walk but not quite a sprint! 🐾

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The answer to “Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is YOLK — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 14, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 7-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.

“Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)” answer

YOLK (4 letters)

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Why the answer is YOLK

It's the golden treasure inside an egg! 🥚

When else has “Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)” appeared?

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July 14, 2026 (most recent) → YOLK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)”?

The answer is YOLK, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (4)”?

4 letters: YOLK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 14, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 7-Down.

Can “Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird (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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