Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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Clue explained

CUMMERBUND is the waist sash commonly worn with a dinner jacket or tuxedo. “Say” indicates that this is an example of such a sash, rather than a claim that every tuxedo outfit includes one.

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A tuxedo outfit with a cummerbund worn around the waist

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is CUMMERBUND — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 1-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.

Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)” answer

CUMMERBUND (10 letters)

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What does CUMMERBUND mean?

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

(noun)

  • a sash worn around the waist, especially as part of a man's formal evening suit

When else has “Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)” 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 16, 2026 (most recent) CUMMERBUND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)”?

The answer is CUMMERBUND, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)”?

10 letters: CUMMERBUND.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 1-Across.

Can “Sash worn with tuxedo, say (10)” 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 16, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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