Smart - beaming (6)

Latest answer — July 23, 2026

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This word often describes a clever idea or a sunny day! ☀️

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Across

  1. 5Duly chair (anag) - of pressurised liquid, when moving (9)
  2. 8Atom (4)
  3. 9Instructional (8)
  4. 10Nap (6)
  5. 11Gift (6)
  6. 13Echoing effect (6)
  7. 15Toddle like a mallard? (6)
  8. 16Posterior (8)
  9. 18Webpage with updated narrative (4)
  10. 19Indiscriminate (9)

Down

  1. 1Tree with winged fruits (8)
  2. 2Traipse (6)
  3. 3Sports critic (6)
  4. 4Plate (4)
  5. 6Pub area (6,3)
  6. 7Building alongside railway (6,3)
  7. 12Flying beetle (8)
  8. 14Smart - beaming (6)
  9. 15Good idea (6)
  10. 17Central Asian chief or prince (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 5. Duly chair (anag) - of pressurised liquid, when moving (9) — Answer: HYDRAULIC. Hint: Think of a forceful fluid that makes machinery move smoothly! 💧
  2. 8. Atom (4) — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of a tiny part of a whole that often gets overlooked! 🔍
  3. 9. Instructional (8) — Answer: DIDACTIC. Hint: Think about a way of teaching or conveying knowledge! 📚
  4. 10. Nap (6) — Answer: SNOOZE. Hint: A cozy way to catch some Z's! 😴
  5. 11. Gift (6) — Answer: TALENT. Hint: Think of something special you naturally excel at! 🎁
  6. 13. Echoing effect (6) — Answer: REVERB. Hint: It's the sound trick that makes music resonate longer! 🎶
  7. 15. Toddle like a mallard? (6) — Answer: WADDLE. Hint: This is how baby ducks move when they're excited! 🦆
  8. 16. Posterior (8) — Answer: BACKSIDE. Hint: It's the part of you that sits down! 🍑
  9. 18. Webpage with updated narrative (4) — Answer: BLOG. Hint: Think of a place where you can share your thoughts and stories online! 📝
  10. 19. Indiscriminate (9) — Answer: HAPHAZARD. Hint: Think of a way to describe something done without care or planning! 🌪️

Down

  1. 1. Tree with winged fruits (8) — Answer: SYCAMORE. Hint: Think of a tree that shares its name with a type of fig! 🌳
  2. 2. Traipse (6) — Answer: TRUDGE. Hint: When the path is tough, you'll need to keep moving forward with steady steps! 🚶‍♂️
  3. 3. Sports critic (6) — Answer: PUNDIT. Hint: Think of someone who shares their insights and opinions on sports! 🏅
  4. 4. Plate (4) — Answer: DISC. Hint: Think of a round object that holds your favorite food! 🍽️
  5. 6. Pub area (6,3) — Answer: LOUNGEBAR. Hint: Where you can kick back with a drink and enjoy the vibe! 🍹
  6. 7. Building alongside railway (6,3) — Answer: SIGNALBOX. Hint: This structure helps keep trains on track! 🚂
  7. 12. Flying beetle (8) — Answer: LADYBIRD. Hint: Think of a charming little insect often spotted in gardens! 🐞
  8. 14. Smart - beaming (6) — Answer: BRIGHT. Hint: This word often describes a clever idea or a sunny day! ☀️
  9. 15. Good idea (6) — Answer: WHEEZE. Hint: This term might also refer to a clever way of expressing amusement or a fun twist on a common thought! 😄
  10. 17. Central Asian chief or prince (4) — Answer: KHAN. Hint: Think of a title often associated with rulers in Mongolia! 🐎

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The answer to “Smart - beaming (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is BRIGHT — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 14-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.

“Smart - beaming (6)” answer

BRIGHT (6 letters)

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Why the answer is BRIGHT

This word often describes a clever idea or a sunny day! ☀️

When else has “Smart - beaming (6)” appeared?

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July 23, 2026 (most recent) → BRIGHT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Smart - beaming (6)”?

The answer is BRIGHT, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Smart - beaming (6)”?

6 letters: BRIGHT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 14-Down.

Can “Smart - beaming (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 July 23, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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