Waterproof sheet (9)

Latest answer — September 24, 2026

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Clue explained

A TARPAULIN is a strong waterproof sheet used to cover or protect objects. The clue is a direct definition of this noun.

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Definition
A waterproof tarpaulin sheet covering outdoor equipment.

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 24, 2026 appearance

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  1. 5Justified (9)
  2. 8Improvised and polyrhythmic music (4)
  3. 9Lift (8)
  4. 10Of words (6)
  5. 11Cuban cocktail (6)
  6. 13Superiority complex (6)
  7. 15Party nibble (6)
  8. 16Guerrilla art? (8)
  9. 18Describing cats - de-tailed? (4)
  10. 19Waterproof sheet (9)

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  1. 1Indian Ocean locale (8)
  2. 2Family (6)
  3. 3Communicate knowledge to (6)
  4. 4Greek cheese (4)
  5. 6Protection (9)
  6. 7Eurasian evergreen (5,4)
  7. 12Spam (4,4)
  8. 14Revealing (outfit) (6)
  9. 15Exclusive group (6)
  10. 17Out of tune (4)

The answer to “Waterproof sheet (9)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is TARPAULIN — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 19-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.

“Waterproof sheet (9)” answer

TARPAULIN (9 letters)

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What does TARPAULIN mean?

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

(noun)

  • heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas
  • a sailor's tarred or oilskin hat

When else has “Waterproof sheet (9)” 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 24, 2026 (most recent) → TARPAULIN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Waterproof sheet (9)”?

The answer is TARPAULIN, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Waterproof sheet (9)”?

9 letters: TARPAULIN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 24, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 19-Across.

Can “Waterproof sheet (9)” 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 24, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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