Quick crossword No 17,527
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Guardian Quick Crossword Clues
Across
- 1Commoner (3,6)
- 8Rang (anag) (4)
- 9Rowdy drinker (5,4)
- 10Chew (4)
- 13Power (5)
- 15US snack? (3,3)
- 16Brass band sound (6)
- 17Lease out leased-out property (6)
- 19If dart (anag) (6)
- 20Juggernaut (5)
- 21Young bovine animal (4)
- 24Implausibly large number (9)
- 25Stuff (4)
- 26All one's got (5,4)
Down
- 2Tolerable (4)
- 3Pastrami meat (4)
- 4North Sea construction? (3,3)
- 5Cowboy (6)
- 6F1 event (5,4)
- 7Fairy tale (4,5)
- 11Scientist (9)
- 12Secureness (9)
- 13Replica (5)
- 14Today (anag) (5)
- 18Force causing rotation (6)
- 19Draw in (6)
- 22Globule - _The ____ (cult film of 1958) (4)
- 23Throw casually (4)
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Commoner (3,6) — Answer: JOEBLOGGS. Hint: Think of a typical name that embodies the everyman vibe! 🧑🤝🧑
- 8. Rang (anag) (4) — Answer: GRAN. Hint: She might have a special recipe just for you! 👵
- 9. Rowdy drinker (5,4) — Answer: LAGERLOUT. Hint: Think of a party animal who loves their frothy beverage! 🍺
- 10. Chew (4) — Answer: GNAW. Hint: Think of what some animals do to get to their food! 🐾
- 13. Power (5) — Answer: MIGHT. Hint: Think of a word that embodies strength and capability! 💪
- 15. US snack? (3,3) — Answer: HOTDOG. Hint: This tasty treat often graces summer barbecues and ballparks! 🌭
- 16. Brass band sound (6) — Answer: OOMPAH. Hint: Think of a lively rhythm that makes you want to dance at a festival! 🎺
- 17. Lease out leased-out property (6) — Answer: SUBLET. Hint: This term describes renting out a space that you're already renting, often seen in college housing! 🏠
- 19. If dart (anag) (6) — Answer: ADRIFT. Hint: Think of a state of being lost or aimlessly floating! 🌊
- 20. Juggernaut (5) — Answer: LORRY. Hint: Think of a large vehicle often used for transporting goods! 🚚
- 21. Young bovine animal (4) — Answer: CALF. Hint: This adorable little creature might just be the cutest member of the herd! 🐄
- 24. Implausibly large number (9) — Answer: SQUILLION. Hint: Think of a whimsical term used to describe an unthinkably large quantity! 🌌
- 25. Stuff (4) — Answer: SATE. Hint: Think about filling a void or quenching a desire! 🍽️
- 26. All one's got (5,4) — Answer: LEVELBEST. Hint: It's about giving your absolute maximum effort! 💪
Down
- 2. Tolerable (4) — Answer: OKAY. Hint: This word is often used to express agreement or acceptance! 👍
- 3. Pastrami meat (4) — Answer: BEEF. Hint: This tasty option is a popular choice for sandwiches! 🥪
- 4. North Sea construction? (3,3) — Answer: OILRIG. Hint: Think of a type of platform found far from shore, often associated with resources! 🌊
- 5. Cowboy (6) — Answer: GAUCHO. Hint: Think of a South American version of a cowboy known for their skills in the pampas! 🤠
- 6. F1 event (5,4) — Answer: GRANDPRIX. Hint: This thrilling race is a highlight in the world of motorsport! 🏎️
- 7. Fairy tale (4,5) — Answer: SNOWWHITE. Hint: Think of a classic princess and her seven little friends! 🏰
- 11. Scientist (9) — Answer: PHYSICIST. Hint: Think of someone who studies the fundamentals of matter and energy in the universe! 🔬
- 12. Secureness (9) — Answer: STABILITY. Hint: Think of the quality that keeps things steady and not shaky! ⚖️
- 13. Replica (5) — Answer: MODEL. Hint: Think of something that represents or imitates another, especially in design! 🏗️
- 14. Today (anag) (5) — Answer: TOADY. Hint: Think of someone who might flatter others to gain favor today! 🐸
- 18. Force causing rotation (6) — Answer: TORQUE. Hint: Think about the power behind a twist! 🔄
- 19. Draw in (6) — Answer: ARRIVE. Hint: When you come to a place, what do you do? 🤔
- 22. Globule - _The ____ (cult film of 1958) (4) — Answer: BLOB. Hint: This cult classic features a gelatinous monster that devours everything in its path! 🍬
- 23. Throw casually (4) — Answer: TOSS. Hint: When you want to get rid of something quickly, you might give it a little heave! 🎾
Here are the Guardian Quick Crossword answers for Thursday, July 9, 2026 — every solution for that day's standard Quick grid puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 9?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live Guardian Quick Crossword answers page.
Guardian Quick Crossword answers for July 9, 2026
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