Vague (3)

Latest answer — July 24, 2026

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Think of a level of light that's not quite bright! 🌫️

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This clue's Friday, July 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Number-one student (3,2,3,5)
  2. 8Groom's assistant (4,3)
  3. 9Shell out little (5)
  4. 10Ear part (4)
  5. 11I get harp (anag) (8)
  6. 13Herbivore (6)
  7. 14You've been trapped! (6)
  8. 17Country with queen or king (8)
  9. 19Grudgingly admire (4)
  10. 21Miserly (5)
  11. 22Fennel-like flavour (7)
  12. 24Reach point where the only way is up (3,4,6)

Down

  1. 1Bath (3)
  2. 2Letters received (7)
  3. 3Renown (4)
  4. 4Short of food (6)
  5. 5Disgusting place (8)
  6. 6Defence (5)
  7. 7Greatest power (9)
  8. 10Passionate marriage (4,5)
  9. 12Operatic text (8)
  10. 15Narcissism (7)
  11. 16Strike (6)
  12. 18Dark (5)
  13. 20Long car (4)
  14. 23Vague (3)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Number-one student (3,2,3,5) — Answer: TOPOFTHECLASS. Hint: Think of someone who always shines bright in academics! 🎓
  2. 8. Groom's assistant (4,3) — Answer: BESTMAN. Hint: He's the right-hand man at a wedding, making sure everything goes smoothly! 🎩
  3. 9. Shell out little (5) — Answer: SKIMP. Hint: Think of a way to save or be stingy with your resources! 💰
  4. 10. Ear part (4) — Answer: LOBE. Hint: This soft part of the ear might dangle a little! 👂
  5. 11. I get harp (anag) (8) — Answer: GRAPHITE. Hint: This material is essential for pencils and can also conduct electricity! ✏️
  6. 13. Herbivore (6) — Answer: VEGGIE. Hint: Think of a tasty plant-based option that might be on your plate! 🥗
  7. 14. You've been trapped! (6) — Answer: GOTCHA. Hint: Caught you off guard, didn't I? 😏
  8. 17. Country with queen or king (8) — Answer: MONARCHY. Hint: Think of a system where a royal figure rules over a nation! 👑
  9. 19. Grudgingly admire (4) — Answer: ENVY. Hint: It's that feeling you get when you wish you had someone else's luck! 😏
  10. 21. Miserly (5) — Answer: TIGHT. Hint: Think of someone who doesn't let go of their cash easily! 💰
  11. 22. Fennel-like flavour (7) — Answer: ANISEED. Hint: Think of a spice that adds a sweet, licorice taste to dishes! 🌱
  12. 24. Reach point where the only way is up (3,4,6) — Answer: HITROCKBOTTOM. Hint: Sometimes you have to hit the lowest point before you can start climbing back up! ⛰️

Down

  1. 1. Bath (3) — Answer: TUB. Hint: A cozy spot for relaxation and soaking! 🛁
  2. 2. Letters received (7) — Answer: POSTBAG. Hint: What do you check for letters and packages at home? 📦
  3. 3. Renown (4) — Answer: FAME. Hint: It's what you achieve when everyone knows your name! 🌟
  4. 4. Short of food (6) — Answer: HUNGRY. Hint: When your stomach feels empty, you might be feeling this way! 🍽️
  5. 5. Disgusting place (8) — Answer: CESSPOOL. Hint: Think of a place where waste gathers and leaves a bad impression! 🗑️
  6. 6. Defence (5) — Answer: ALIBI. Hint: Think about a way to prove your innocence in a tricky situation! 🕵️‍♂️
  7. 7. Greatest power (9) — Answer: SUPREMACY. Hint: Think of what it means to be at the top of the hierarchy! 🏆
  8. 10. Passionate marriage (4,5) — Answer: LOVEMATCH. Hint: Think about the perfect pairing in relationships! 💞
  9. 12. Operatic text (8) — Answer: LIBRETTO. Hint: This is the script that brings melody to life on stage! 🎶
  10. 15. Narcissism (7) — Answer: CONCEIT. Hint: It's all about that self-love! 💖
  11. 16. Strike (6) — Answer: THWACK. Hint: Think of a loud hit or smack that gets attention! 💥
  12. 18. Dark (5) — Answer: NIGHT. Hint: When the sun goes down, this time envelops the world in shadows. 🌌
  13. 20. Long car (4) — Answer: LIMO. Hint: Think of a vehicle often associated with luxury and special occasions! 🚗
  14. 23. Vague (3) — Answer: DIM. Hint: Think of a level of light that's not quite bright! 🌫️

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The answer to “Vague (3)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is DIM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 23-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.

“Vague (3)” answer

DIM (3 letters)

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Why the answer is DIM

Think of a level of light that's not quite bright! 🌫️

When else has “Vague (3)” 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.

July 24, 2026 (most recent) → DIM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the Guardian Quick Crossword

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Vague (3)”?

The answer is DIM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Vague (3)”?

3 letters: DIM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 23-Down.

Can “Vague (3)” 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 24, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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