Sarcastic (6)

Latest answer — September 22, 2026

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Clue explained

SNARKY means sarcastic, sharply mocking or cutting in tone. It is an adjective, as required by the adjective “sarcastic.”

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Definition
An illustration of a person making a sarcastic facial expression.

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Sarcastic (6) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is SNARKY — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 22, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 16-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.

Sarcastic (6)” answer

SNARKY (6 letters)

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What does SNARKY mean?

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(adjective)

  • critical or mocking in an indirect or sarcastic way

When else has “Sarcastic (6)” 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 22, 2026 (most recent) SNARKY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sarcastic (6)”?

The answer is SNARKY, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sarcastic (6)”?

6 letters: SNARKY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 22, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 16-Down.

Can “Sarcastic (6)” 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 22, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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