Guardian Quick Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 7

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Guardian Quick Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Double (12)
  2. 9Relative (5)
  3. 10Broadway entertainment? (7)
  4. 11Miss (4)
  5. 12Hypothetical (8)
  6. 14Seasonal tipple (6)
  7. 15Way (6)
  8. 18Best - last (8)
  9. 20Interrogate - trivia test (4)
  10. 22Trainer (anag) (7)
  11. 23Front, back or pub? (5)
  12. 24Wellington lady? (3,9)

Down

  1. 2Intro (7)
  2. 3I escaped, but only just! (4)
  3. 4Seminar (6)
  4. 5San Diego (anag) (8)
  5. 6West Central African republic (5)
  6. 710ac (6-6)
  7. 8Target sometimes sought in the morning? (6,6)
  8. 13Occupant of same chamber (8)
  9. 16Lorry transportation business (7)
  10. 17Without a key (6)
  11. 19Worth (anag) (5)
  12. 21Study (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Double (12) — Answer: DOPPELGANGER. Hint: This word describes a mysterious look-alike, often found in folklore! 👥
  2. 9. Relative (5) — Answer: NIECE. Hint: She might be the daughter of your sibling! 🥳
  3. 10. Broadway entertainment? (7) — Answer: SHOWBIZ. Hint: This is where stars shine and stories come to life! 🎭
  4. 11. Miss (4) — Answer: OMIT. Hint: Sometimes it's better to leave things out! ✂️
  5. 12. Hypothetical (8) — Answer: NOTIONAL. Hint: Think of something that exists only in theory or as a concept! 💭
  6. 14. Seasonal tipple (6) — Answer: EGGNOG. Hint: This creamy holiday drink often features a sprinkle of nutmeg on top! 🥚
  7. 15. Way (6) — Answer: METHOD. Hint: Think about a systematic approach to achieving a goal! 🛤️
  8. 18. Best - last (8) — Answer: ULTIMATE. Hint: Think about what you reach at the very end of a competition! 🏆
  9. 20. Interrogate - trivia test (4) — Answer: QUIZ. Hint: What's a fun way to challenge your knowledge with questions? 🤔
  10. 22. Trainer (anag) (7) — Answer: TERRAIN. Hint: Where you might put your boots on for a trek! 🥾
  11. 23. Front, back or pub? (5) — Answer: CRAWL. Hint: Think about a leisurely stroll between places, especially on a night out! 🍻
  12. 24. Wellington lady? (3,9) — Answer: NEWZEALANDER. Hint: Think of someone from the land of the kiwis and the hobbits! 🥝

Down

  1. 2. Intro (7) — Answer: OPENING. Hint: It's the part that sets the stage for what's to come! 🎭
  2. 3. I escaped, but only just! (4) — Answer: PHEW. Hint: That sigh of relief when you narrowly avoid trouble! 😅
  3. 4. Seminar (6) — Answer: LESSON. Hint: Think of a teaching session where knowledge is shared! 📚
  4. 5. San Diego (anag) (8) — Answer: AGONISED. Hint: Think of a feeling that might come after a tough decision or situation! 😟
  5. 6. West Central African republic (5) — Answer: GABON. Hint: This country is known for its lush rainforests and is located near the equator. 🌳
  6. 7. 10ac (6-6) — Answer: RAZZLEDAZZLE. Hint: Think of a dazzling performance that's full of show and flair! ✨
  7. 8. Target sometimes sought in the morning? (6,6) — Answer: SNOOZEBUTTON. Hint: This is the perfect tool to help you catch just a few more z's when that alarm goes off! 😴
  8. 13. Occupant of same chamber (8) — Answer: ROOMMATE. Hint: Think of someone who shares your living space! 🏠
  9. 16. Lorry transportation business (7) — Answer: HAULAGE. Hint: This term describes the industry responsible for moving goods overland! 🚚
  10. 17. Without a key (6) — Answer: ATONAL. Hint: Think of music that avoids a tonal center, creating a unique sound! 🎶
  11. 19. Worth (anag) (5) — Answer: THROW. Hint: Sometimes you have to let go of something to appreciate its true value! 🎯
  12. 21. Study (4) — Answer: SCAN. Hint: Take a quick look at something to gather information! 🔍

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What is the Guardian Quick Crossword?

The Guardian Quick is the newspaper's daily non-cryptic crossword — the gentle counterpart to its famous (and fiendish) cryptic puzzle. Its clues are short, straight definitions rather than wordplay: you're simply matching a definition to a word of the right length. That makes it fast and approachable, a daily favourite for solvers who want a clean puzzle without the mental gymnastics of a cryptic. It's free to play on the Guardian's site and has a devoted following, particularly in the UK.

How the Guardian Quick differs from US puzzles

If you're used to American crosswords, a few things stand out:

Guardian QuickUS puzzles (NYT / USA Today)
Clue styleStraight one-word definitionsMore wordplay and themes
SpellingBritish (COLOUR, CENTRE)American (COLOR, CENTER)
GridOften has more black squaresFully interlocked (fewer blocks)
Cryptic siblingYes — the Guardian CrypticRare in US dailies

The British spelling matters when you're checking answers: if a word looks one letter off, the Guardian is almost certainly using the British form. And because the clues are pure definitions, the Guardian Quick is often the easiest of the major dailies to solve outright.

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Frequently asked questions

What are today's Guardian Quick Crossword answers?

Every across and down answer for today's puzzle (July 7, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.

Is the Guardian Quick a cryptic crossword?

No — the Quick uses straight, one-word definition clues. The Guardian's cryptic crossword is a separate, much trickier puzzle.

Why do some answers use British spelling?

The Guardian is a British paper, so answers follow British spelling conventions (COLOUR, CENTRE, and so on) — worth remembering when a word looks a letter off.

Where can I find past Guardian Quick answers?

Every previous puzzle is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.

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