Recede (3)

Latest answer — July 11, 2026

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Think about the way the tide pulls back from the shore! 🌊

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Across

  1. 1Building for workers (6,5)
  2. 9Away from urban area (3-2-4)
  3. 10Abdomen (3)
  4. 11Motorised bike (5)
  5. 13Star-studded (7)
  6. 14Only (6)
  7. 15Muzzy - like an inebriated pirate? (6)
  8. 18Muscle turning on axis (7)
  9. 20African carnivore (5)
  10. 21Nineteenth Greek letter (3)
  11. 22Pay (9)
  12. 24Seaside riding race (6,5)

Down

  1. 2Well - as a fiddle? (3)
  2. 3Disbeliever (7)
  3. 4Stogie (anag) (6)
  4. 5Prick, to burst (5)
  5. 6Index (9)
  6. 7Offer sympathy (11)
  7. 8Know-all (6-5)
  8. 12Communist policymakers (9)
  9. 16Move to other accommodation (7)
  10. 17Religious building (6)
  11. 19Modify (5)
  12. 23Recede (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Building for workers (6,5) — Answer: OFFICEBLOCK. Hint: Think of a place where many people gather to get things done! 🏢
  2. 9. Away from urban area (3-2-4) — Answer: OUTOFTOWN. Hint: When you escape the city for some peace and quiet, you're going somewhere special! 🌲
  3. 10. Abdomen (3) — Answer: TUM. Hint: This playful term for your belly can also mean a fun time to eat! 🍽️
  4. 11. Motorised bike (5) — Answer: MOPED. Hint: Think of a two-wheeled vehicle that's great for zipping around town! 🏍️
  5. 13. Star-studded (7) — Answer: STELLAR. Hint: Think about a term that describes something fantastic, often associated with celestial bodies! ✨
  6. 14. Only (6) — Answer: SOLELY. Hint: Think about doing something without any help or involvement from others! 🤫
  7. 15. Muzzy - like an inebriated pirate? (6) — Answer: GROGGY. Hint: Feeling a bit unsteady on your feet after too many drinks? 🏴‍☠️
  8. 18. Muscle turning on axis (7) — Answer: ROTATOR. Hint: Think of a muscle that helps with the twisting motion of your arm! 🔄
  9. 20. African carnivore (5) — Answer: HYENA. Hint: This scavenger is known for its distinctive laugh! 😂
  10. 21. Nineteenth Greek letter (3) — Answer: TAU. Hint: It's the third letter that sounds like a tea time treat! ☕
  11. 22. Pay (9) — Answer: EMOLUMENT. Hint: Think about a term often used in formal discussions about compensation! 💰
  12. 24. Seaside riding race (6,5) — Answer: DONKEYDERBY. Hint: Imagine a fun-filled competition featuring quirky animals along the shore! 🏖️

Down

  1. 2. Well - as a fiddle? (3) — Answer: FIT. Hint: When you're feeling just right, you might say you're in this shape! 🎵
  2. 3. Disbeliever (7) — Answer: INFIDEL. Hint: Think of someone who may not follow the prevailing beliefs or doctrines. 🤔
  3. 4. Stogie (anag) (6) — Answer: EGOIST. Hint: Sometimes, it's all about 'I' and putting yourself first! 😏
  4. 5. Prick, to burst (5) — Answer: LANCE. Hint: It's a sharp tool used for puncturing, often seen in medical settings! 🩹
  5. 6. Index (9) — Answer: CATALOGUE. Hint: This word often refers to a systematic list of items or resources you might find in a library or store! 📚
  6. 7. Offer sympathy (11) — Answer: COMMISERATE. Hint: When you share in someone else's sorrow, you might be doing this kind act. 💔
  7. 8. Know-all (6-5) — Answer: SMARTYPANTS. Hint: Someone who thinks they know everything might be wearing this playful title! 🎩
  8. 12. Communist policymakers (9) — Answer: POLITBURO. Hint: Think of a powerful executive committee from a historical political party! 🏛️
  9. 16. Move to other accommodation (7) — Answer: REHOUSE. Hint: When it's time to change your living situation, you might need to find a new place to settle in! 🏡
  10. 17. Religious building (6) — Answer: PRIORY. Hint: Think of a serene place of worship often associated with monastic life! ⛪
  11. 19. Modify (5) — Answer: TWEAK. Hint: Sometimes a small adjustment can make a big difference! 🔧
  12. 23. Recede (3) — Answer: EBB. Hint: Think about the way the tide pulls back from the shore! 🌊

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The answer to “Recede (3)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is EBB — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 11, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 23-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.

“Recede (3)” answer

EBB (3 letters)

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Why the answer is EBB

Think about the way the tide pulls back from the shore! 🌊

When else has “Recede (3)” appeared?

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July 11, 2026 (most recent) → EBB. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Recede (3)”?

The answer is EBB, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Recede (3)”?

3 letters: EBB.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 11, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 23-Down.

Can “Recede (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.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for July 11, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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