Strong rope (5)

Latest answer — September 30, 2026

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Clue explained

A cable is a strong, thick rope or bundle of wires. Here the clue uses the word in its rope-like sense.

Clue type:
Definition
A thick braided cable viewed close up.

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 30, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Strong rope (5)
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The answer to “Strong rope (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is CABLE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 30, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 1-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.

“Strong rope (5)” answer

CABLE (5 letters)

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What does CABLE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles
  • an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals

When else has “Strong rope (5)” 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 30, 2026 (most recent) → CABLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Strong rope (5)”?

The answer is CABLE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Strong rope (5)”?

5 letters: CABLE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 30, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 1-Down.

Can “Strong rope (5)” 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 30, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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