Skating jump (4)

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

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A LUTZ is a figure-skating jump in which the skater takes off from the back outside edge and lands on the opposite foot. It is named after Austrian skater Alois Lutz.

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A figure skater airborne while performing a Lutz jump

Guardian Quick Crossword

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The answer to Skating jump (4) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is LUTZ — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 3-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.

Skating jump (4)” answer

LUTZ (4 letters)

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What does LUTZ mean?

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(noun)

  • a jump in skating from the backward outside edge of one skate to the backward outside edge of the other, with one or more full turns in the air

When else has “Skating jump (4)” appeared?

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September 8, 2026 (most recent) LUTZ. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Skating jump (4)”?

The answer is LUTZ, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Skating jump (4)”?

4 letters: LUTZ.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 3-Down.

Can “Skating jump (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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The full grid for September 8, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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