United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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Clue explained

UNATTACHED means single or not in a relationship. It begins with UN, for United Nations, followed by the final letter of diplomaT and ATTACHED, meaning stayed or remained connected.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
A person standing alone, representing being unattached.

Times Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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The answer to United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is UNATTACHED — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 24, 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.

United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single” answer

UNATTACHED (10 letters)

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What does UNATTACHED mean?

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(adjective)

  • not working for or belonging to a particular body or organization
  • not married or having an established partner; single

When else has “United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single” appeared?

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single”?

The answer is UNATTACHED, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single”?

10 letters: UNATTACHED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 10-Down.

Can “United Nations diplomat ultimately stayed single” 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 24, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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