Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger

Latest answer — August 18, 2026

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Clue explained

SACRILEGE means blasphemy or profanation. SAGE (‘wise’) surrounds A + C, the constant, and RILE, meaning ‘anger’: S( A C RILE )GE.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
Symbolic illustration representing an act of religious profanation

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This clue's Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is SACRILEGE — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 18, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 18-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.

Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger” answer

SACRILEGE (9 letters)

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What does SACRILEGE mean?

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(noun)

  • violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

When else has “Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger” appeared?

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August 18, 2026 (most recent) SACRILEGE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger”?

The answer is SACRILEGE, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger”?

9 letters: SACRILEGE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 18, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 18-Across.

Can “Blasphemy? Wise to suppress constant anger” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic 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 Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for August 18, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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