Waste water (6)
Latest answer — August 13, 2026
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Clue decoded
SEWAGE is waste water, especially water carrying human waste and other refuse away through drains. It is a noun matching the clue’s definition.
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This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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- 5. Likely (9) — Answer: PLAUSIBLE. Hint: Something described this way seems believable or probable, though not guaranteed 🤔
- 8. Sound of an engine running smoothly (4) — Answer: PURR. Hint: Think of the contented noise a well-tuned motor might make. 🐱
- 9. Unsophisticated - shop menu (anag) (8) — Answer: HOMESPUN. Hint: Think of a plain, rustic style that contrasts with polished or worldly sophistication. 🧵
- 10. Fancy - idea (6) — Answer: NOTION. Hint: This word can describe both a passing idea and a liking for something stylish. 💡
- 11. Waste water (6) — Answer: SEWAGE. Hint: Think of the dirty water carried away from homes and streets 🚿
- 13. Remains of a loaf? (6) — Answer: CRUMBS. Hint: Think of the little bits left behind after bread meets a hungry eater. 🍞
- 15. Edge-of-town neighbourhood (6) — Answer: SUBURB. Hint: Think of a residential area just beyond the town centre. 🏘️
- 16. Carefully assess (8) — Answer: APPRAISE. Hint: Take a thoughtful look to determine its value or quality. 🔍
- 18. Fertile soil (4) — Answer: LOAM. Hint: Gardeners prize this rich, crumbly earth for helping plants thrive. 🌱
- 19. Unwilling (9) — Answer: RELUCTANT. Hint: Not eager to agree, participate, or go along with something. 😕
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- 1. Concern for others (8) — Answer: ALTRUISM. Hint: It’s the selfless kindness that puts someone else’s needs first. 💛
- 2. Scottish novelist and 1st Baron Tweedsmuir - John ___ (6) — Answer: BUCHAN. Hint: Think of the Scottish author of The Thirty-Nine Steps who later served as Governor General of Canada. 📚
- 3. Acid test indicator (6) — Answer: LITMUS. Hint: Think of the dye that famously changes color in acids and bases. 🧪
- 4. They're given to those in need (4) — Answer: ALMS. Hint: These charitable offerings help support people facing hardship. 🤲
- 6. Collector's signature (9) — Answer: AUTOGRAPH. Hint: A creator’s signed inscription can be a treasured keepsake for a collector. ✍️
- 7. One has money but no taste (9) — Answer: VULGARIAN. Hint: Think of someone wealthy enough to splurge but lacking refined taste. 💎
- 12. Shaking like a jelly (8) — Answer: WOBBLING. Hint: Moving unsteadily, like gelatin on a plate 🫨
- 14. Blunder (4-2) — Answer: SLIPUP. Hint: A small mistake made by accident is this. 😅
- 15. Marlowe or Marple, for instance (6) — Answer: SLEUTH. Hint: A fictional detective who follows clues and solves mysteries 🔎
- 17. Felt regret (4) — Answer: RUED. Hint: Look for a past-tense verb meaning “felt sorry about it.” 😔
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The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Waste water (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is SEWAGE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 11-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.
“Waste water (6)” answer
SEWAGE (6 letters)
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When else has “Waste water (6)” 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.
August 13, 2026 (most recent) → SEWAGE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Guardian Quick Crossword on August 13, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Acid test indicator (6) → LITMUS
- One has money but no taste (9) → VULGARIAN
- Shaking like a jelly (8) → WOBBLING
- Fancy - idea (6) → NOTION
- Unsophisticated - shop menu (anag) (8) → HOMESPUN
- Remains of a loaf? (6) → CRUMBS
- Sound of an engine running smoothly (4) → PURR
- Blunder (4-2) → SLIPUP
Want every clue in one place? The full The Guardian Quick answer list for August 13, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Guardian Quick answers are always one tap from the today page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Waste water (6)”?
The answer is SEWAGE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Waste water (6)”?
6 letters: SEWAGE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 11-Across.
Can “Waste water (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 August 13, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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