Assets (6)
Crossword Answer — July 21, 2026
Think of a term that often refers to property or wealth! 🏡
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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- 1. Rum and lime juice cocktail (6) — Answer: MOJITO. Hint: This refreshing drink pairs mint with a zesty twist! 🍃
- 4. Servant (6) — Answer: SKIVVY. Hint: This term is often used for someone who helps out with the household chores! 🧹
- 8. Old coin of e.g. Italy or the Netherlands (5) — Answer: DUCAT. Hint: Think of a historical currency that sounds like a regal title! 👑
- 9. Nonetheless (7) — Answer: HOWEVER. Hint: Think of a word that connects contrasting ideas or statements! 🤔
- 10. Free lad (anag) (7) — Answer: FEDERAL. Hint: Think about a type of government that shares power! 🇺🇸
- 11. Small record label (5) — Answer: INDIE. Hint: Think of a music scene that's all about being independent and unique! 🎶
- 12. Skilful writer (9) — Answer: WORDSMITH. Hint: They craft sentences like a blacksmith shapes metal! 🛠️
- 17. Last Greek letter (5) — Answer: OMEGA. Hint: Think of the end of the alphabet, especially in Greek! 🔚
- 19. M25, e.g. (7) — Answer: ORBITAL. Hint: Think of a road circling around a city! 🛣️
- 21. Lover (7) — Answer: SQUEEZE. Hint: Think of a term for someone you hold close or cherish! 💖
- 22. Cinema guide (5) — Answer: USHER. Hint: Think of a person who helps you find your seat at the movies! 🎬
- 23. Assets (6) — Answer: ESTATE. Hint: Think of a term that often refers to property or wealth! 🏡
- 24. Of gnashers (6) — Answer: DENTAL. Hint: Think about what helps you chew your food! 🦷
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- 1. Fielding position (3-3) — Answer: MIDOFF. Hint: A strategic spot on the cricket field that’s just a bit to the right of the bowler! 🏏
- 2. Black and grey bird (7) — Answer: JACKDAW. Hint: This bird is known for its intelligence and distinctive call, often seen in flocks! 🐦
- 3. Teacher (5) — Answer: TUTOR. Hint: Think of someone who gives you extra help outside of the classroom! 📚
- 5. From a country on the tip of the Persian Gulf (7) — Answer: KUWAITI. Hint: This nationality comes from a small but wealthy nation known for its oil reserves! 🛢️
- 6. Graphic (5) — Answer: VIVID. Hint: Think of something that stands out and catches your eye! 🎨
- 7. Full-length pitched delivery (6) — Answer: YORKER. Hint: This cricket delivery is known for its precision and often leaves batsmen in a tricky spot! 🏏
- 9. Good grief! (4,5) — Answer: HOLYSMOKE. Hint: When something surprising happens, this phrase might just escape your lips! 😲
- 13. Grantee (anag) (7) — Answer: REAGENT. Hint: This is essential in a chemical reaction! 🔬
- 14. Axe (7) — Answer: HATCHET. Hint: This tool is often used for chopping wood, but it has a rather fierce name! 🔪
- 15. Light dessert (6) — Answer: MOUSSE. Hint: This fluffy treat is often made with chocolate or fruit and is perfect for a sweet ending! 🍫
- 16. Word ending in 's', usually (6) — Answer: PLURAL. Hint: Think about how we often talk about more than one! 📚
- 18. Leap for joy (5) — Answer: EXULT. Hint: Celebrate with enthusiasm and let your happiness shine! 🎉
- 20. Tuber (anag) (5) — Answer: BRUTE. Hint: Sometimes strength comes from unexpected places! 💪
The answer to “Assets (6)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is ESTATE — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 21, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 23-Across. 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.
“Assets (6)” answer
ESTATE (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 ESTATE.
Why the answer is ESTATE
Think of a term that often refers to property or wealth! 🏡
When else has “Assets (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 21, 2026 (this puzzle) → ESTATE. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Guardian Quick crossword on July 21, 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.
- Grantee (anag) (7) → REAGENT
- Light dessert (6) → MOUSSE
- Leap for joy (5) → EXULT
- Cinema guide (5) → USHER
- Of gnashers (6) → DENTAL
- Lover (7) → SQUEEZE
- Tuber (anag) (5) → BRUTE
- M25, e.g. (7) → ORBITAL
Want every clue in one place? The full The Guardian Quick answer list for July 21, 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 Tuesday 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 “Assets (6)”?
The answer is ESTATE, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Assets (6)”?
6 letters: ESTATE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 21, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 23-Across.
Can “Assets (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 21, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.