Military screamed for bananas

Latest answer — August 31, 2026

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Clue explained

ARMED FORCES means the military. It is an anagram of SCREAMED FOR, indicated by “bananas”.

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Definition
Uniformed military personnel standing in formation.

Times Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Jack, perhaps, confronted outside vehicle
  2. 5Superstar not doing anything on the radio
  3. 8Inmate embracing an ordained minister
  4. 9Nice to bypass large farm labourer
  5. 11Counterfeit guys enthralled by child’s flower
  6. 13Show up in a river swimming
  7. 14Loved a party with wine
  8. 17Other artist ruined BBC show
  9. 20Fuss with hand luggage
  10. 21Make out hidden disadvantage
  11. 22Nobleman almost ahead of schedule
  12. 23Proceed left for travel document

Down

  1. 1Gruff actor conceals truth
  2. 2Discuss hugging one tree
  3. 3Debate County spurning United but welcoming Rovers
  4. 4Reportedly cover Eminem, say
  5. 6Sketched tie and gown ultimately
  6. 7Freedom quietly dropped from trite remark
  7. 10Military screamed for bananas
  8. 12Tiny piece of relic apt for redevelopment
  9. 15Some of dinner is Ottoman rice dish
  10. 16Struggle ninja regularly avoided in capital city
  11. 18Fear overlooking leader’s mistake
  12. 19Close small cabin

The answer to “Military screamed for bananas” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is ARMEDFORCES — a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 31, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 10-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.

“Military screamed for bananas” answer

ARMEDFORCES (11 letters)

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When else has “Military screamed for bananas” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Military screamed for bananas”?

The answer is ARMEDFORCES, a 11-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Military screamed for bananas”?

11 letters: ARMEDFORCES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 31, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 10-Down.

Can “Military screamed for bananas” 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 31, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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