Guardian Quick Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 23

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Guardian Quick Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 5Duly chair (anag) - of pressurised liquid, when moving (9)
  2. 8Atom (4)
  3. 9Instructional (8)
  4. 10Nap (6)
  5. 11Gift (6)
  6. 13Echoing effect (6)
  7. 15Toddle like a mallard? (6)
  8. 16Posterior (8)
  9. 18Webpage with updated narrative (4)
  10. 19Indiscriminate (9)

Down

  1. 1Tree with winged fruits (8)
  2. 2Traipse (6)
  3. 3Sports critic (6)
  4. 4Plate (4)
  5. 6Pub area (6,3)
  6. 7Building alongside railway (6,3)
  7. 12Flying beetle (8)
  8. 14Smart - beaming (6)
  9. 15Good idea (6)
  10. 17Central Asian chief or prince (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 5. Duly chair (anag) - of pressurised liquid, when moving (9) — Answer: HYDRAULIC. Hint: Think of a forceful fluid that makes machinery move smoothly! 💧
  2. 8. Atom (4) — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of a tiny part of a whole that often gets overlooked! 🔍
  3. 9. Instructional (8) — Answer: DIDACTIC. Hint: Think about a way of teaching or conveying knowledge! 📚
  4. 10. Nap (6) — Answer: SNOOZE. Hint: A cozy way to catch some Z's! 😴
  5. 11. Gift (6) — Answer: TALENT. Hint: Think of something special you naturally excel at! 🎁
  6. 13. Echoing effect (6) — Answer: REVERB. Hint: It's the sound trick that makes music resonate longer! 🎶
  7. 15. Toddle like a mallard? (6) — Answer: WADDLE. Hint: This is how baby ducks move when they're excited! 🦆
  8. 16. Posterior (8) — Answer: BACKSIDE. Hint: It's the part of you that sits down! 🍑
  9. 18. Webpage with updated narrative (4) — Answer: BLOG. Hint: Think of a place where you can share your thoughts and stories online! 📝
  10. 19. Indiscriminate (9) — Answer: HAPHAZARD. Hint: Think of a way to describe something done without care or planning! 🌪️

Down

  1. 1. Tree with winged fruits (8) — Answer: SYCAMORE. Hint: Think of a tree that shares its name with a type of fig! 🌳
  2. 2. Traipse (6) — Answer: TRUDGE. Hint: When the path is tough, you'll need to keep moving forward with steady steps! 🚶‍♂️
  3. 3. Sports critic (6) — Answer: PUNDIT. Hint: Think of someone who shares their insights and opinions on sports! 🏅
  4. 4. Plate (4) — Answer: DISC. Hint: Think of a round object that holds your favorite food! 🍽️
  5. 6. Pub area (6,3) — Answer: LOUNGEBAR. Hint: Where you can kick back with a drink and enjoy the vibe! 🍹
  6. 7. Building alongside railway (6,3) — Answer: SIGNALBOX. Hint: This structure helps keep trains on track! 🚂
  7. 12. Flying beetle (8) — Answer: LADYBIRD. Hint: Think of a charming little insect often spotted in gardens! 🐞
  8. 14. Smart - beaming (6) — Answer: BRIGHT. Hint: This word often describes a clever idea or a sunny day! ☀️
  9. 15. Good idea (6) — Answer: WHEEZE. Hint: This term might also refer to a clever way of expressing amusement or a fun twist on a common thought! 😄
  10. 17. Central Asian chief or prince (4) — Answer: KHAN. Hint: Think of a title often associated with rulers in Mongolia! 🐎

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Guardian Quick Crossword answers for July 23, 2026

The full solution for the July 23 Guardian Quick is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Thursday, July 23.

Hints for the July 23 puzzle

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