Crossword Answer
Melanesian (6)
This islander is known for their vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes! 🌴
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Friday, July 10, 2026
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Fish (7) — Answer: HALIBUT. Hint: This flatfish is often served in fine dining, making it quite a catch! 🎣
- 8. Lufthansa, e.g. (7) — Answer: AIRLINE. Hint: Think of companies that help you soar through the skies! ✈️
- 9. Current (7) — Answer: TOPICAL. Hint: Think about something that relates to the here and now! 🌍
- 10. Seafood (7) — Answer: LOBSTER. Hint: This delicious crustacean is often associated with fancy dinners by the sea! 🦞
- 11. Asian capital (5) — Answer: HANOI. Hint: This city is known for its rich history and vibrant street food scene! 🍜
- 13. Blairite party (3,6) — Answer: NEWLABOUR. Hint: Think of a political shift that brought in fresh ideas in the UK! 🗳️
- 15. Agitator (9) — Answer: FIREBRAND. Hint: Think of someone who stirs up passion or controversy! 🔥
- 18. Bit of info (5) — Answer: DATUM. Hint: It's a single piece of data that can be quite revealing! 📊
- 21. Feeling like green-eyed monster? (7) — Answer: JEALOUS. Hint: Sometimes it's hard not to feel a little envious of others! 😏
- 22. End-of-list item? (7) — Answer: WHATNOT. Hint: Think of an expression that describes miscellaneous items often left over! 🛍️
- 23. Item (7) — Answer: ARTICLE. Hint: Think of a word that describes a specific piece of writing or a grammatical term! 📄
- 24. Dish with grains and broth (7) — Answer: RISOTTO. Hint: Think creamy and comforting, often served as a main dish! 🍚
Down
- 1. Snag (5) — Answer: HITCH. Hint: Sometimes, a little trouble can lead to a big adventure! 🚙
- 2. Plant with colourful pointed flowers (5) — Answer: LUPIN. Hint: This flower is often associated with vibrant gardens and can attract quite a buzz! 🌸
- 3. Kicking horse (7,6) — Answer: BUCKINGBRONCO. Hint: This spirited steed is known for its wild, energetic moves! 🐎
- 4. Substance making soap or candles (6) — Answer: TALLOW. Hint: Think of an animal fat that adds a smooth touch to your favorite bath products! 🧼
- 5. Small, irregular amounts (5,3,5) — Answer: DRIBSANDDRABS. Hint: Think of little bits and pieces that add up over time! 💧
- 6. Orbits (anag) (6) — Answer: BISTRO. Hint: Think of a cozy place where you might enjoy a meal or drink! 🍽️
- 7. Scamp (6) — Answer: TERROR. Hint: This playful rascal is known for causing a bit of mayhem! 😈
- 12. Working against (4) — Answer: ANTI. Hint: Think of a prefix often used to describe opposition or resistance! 🛡️
- 14. Asian language (4) — Answer: URDU. Hint: This language has a beautiful script and is spoken in Pakistan! 📜
- 15. Melanesian (6) — Answer: FIJIAN. Hint: This islander is known for their vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes! 🌴
- 16. Land and property (6) — Answer: REALTY. Hint: Think of what you might invest in if you're in the housing market! 🏡
- 17. Echo (6) — Answer: ANSWER. Hint: Think of a hidden response that might surprise you! 🤫
- 19. Dogma held as true (5) — Answer: TENET. Hint: It's a principle or belief that guides your actions! 🐾
- 20. Christmas cracker phrase? (5) — Answer: MOTTO. Hint: Think of a catchy saying that you might find inside a festive treat! 🎉
The answer to “Melanesian (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is FIJIAN — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 10, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 15-Down. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Melanesian (6)” answer
FIJIAN (6 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is FIJIAN.
Why the answer is FIJIAN
This islander is known for their vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes! 🌴
When else has “Melanesian (6)” appeared?
The Guardian Quick reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 10, 2026 (this puzzle) → FIJIAN. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Guardian Quick crossword on July 10, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Agitator (9) → FIREBRAND
- Feeling like green-eyed monster? (7) → JEALOUS
- Item (7) → ARTICLE
- Asian language (4) → URDU
- Land and property (6) → REALTY
- Blairite party (3,6) → NEWLABOUR
- Echo (6) → ANSWER
- Bit of info (5) → DATUM
Want every clue in one place? The full The Guardian Quick answer list for July 10, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live Guardian Quick answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the Guardian Quick Crossword
The Guardian Quick Crossword is a British straight-definition daily (typically around 13×13) — no cryptic wordplay, just clean definitions and abbreviations. This page covers a Friday puzzle. Because answers favour common UK vocabulary and short fill, seeing a confirmation once makes the next appearance easy to spot.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Melanesian (6)”?
The answer is FIJIAN, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Melanesian (6)”?
6 letters: FIJIAN.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 10, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 15-Down.
Can “Melanesian (6)” have a different answer?
Yes — The Guardian Quick 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 Guardian Quick answers?
The full grid for July 10, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.