Letters received (7)
Crossword Answer — July 24, 2026
What do you check for letters and packages at home? 📦
Guardian Quick Crossword
Friday, July 24, 2026
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Across
- 1. Number-one student (3,2,3,5) — Answer: TOPOFTHECLASS. Hint: Think of someone who always shines bright in academics! 🎓
- 8. Groom's assistant (4,3) — Answer: BESTMAN. Hint: He's the right-hand man at a wedding, making sure everything goes smoothly! 🎩
- 9. Shell out little (5) — Answer: SKIMP. Hint: Think of a way to save or be stingy with your resources! 💰
- 10. Ear part (4) — Answer: LOBE. Hint: This soft part of the ear might dangle a little! 👂
- 11. I get harp (anag) (8) — Answer: GRAPHITE. Hint: This material is essential for pencils and can also conduct electricity! ✏️
- 13. Herbivore (6) — Answer: VEGGIE. Hint: Think of a tasty plant-based option that might be on your plate! 🥗
- 14. You've been trapped! (6) — Answer: GOTCHA. Hint: Caught you off guard, didn't I? 😏
- 17. Country with queen or king (8) — Answer: MONARCHY. Hint: Think of a system where a royal figure rules over a nation! 👑
- 19. Grudgingly admire (4) — Answer: ENVY. Hint: It's that feeling you get when you wish you had someone else's luck! 😏
- 21. Miserly (5) — Answer: TIGHT. Hint: Think of someone who doesn't let go of their cash easily! 💰
- 22. Fennel-like flavour (7) — Answer: ANISEED. Hint: Think of a spice that adds a sweet, licorice taste to dishes! 🌱
- 24. Reach point where the only way is up (3,4,6) — Answer: HITROCKBOTTOM. Hint: Sometimes you have to hit the lowest point before you can start climbing back up! ⛰️
Down
- 1. Bath (3) — Answer: TUB. Hint: A cozy spot for relaxation and soaking! 🛁
- 2. Letters received (7) — Answer: POSTBAG. Hint: What do you check for letters and packages at home? 📦
- 3. Renown (4) — Answer: FAME. Hint: It's what you achieve when everyone knows your name! 🌟
- 4. Short of food (6) — Answer: HUNGRY. Hint: When your stomach feels empty, you might be feeling this way! 🍽️
- 5. Disgusting place (8) — Answer: CESSPOOL. Hint: Think of a place where waste gathers and leaves a bad impression! 🗑️
- 6. Defence (5) — Answer: ALIBI. Hint: Think about a way to prove your innocence in a tricky situation! 🕵️♂️
- 7. Greatest power (9) — Answer: SUPREMACY. Hint: Think of what it means to be at the top of the hierarchy! 🏆
- 10. Passionate marriage (4,5) — Answer: LOVEMATCH. Hint: Think about the perfect pairing in relationships! 💞
- 12. Operatic text (8) — Answer: LIBRETTO. Hint: This is the script that brings melody to life on stage! 🎶
- 15. Narcissism (7) — Answer: CONCEIT. Hint: It's all about that self-love! 💖
- 16. Strike (6) — Answer: THWACK. Hint: Think of a loud hit or smack that gets attention! 💥
- 18. Dark (5) — Answer: NIGHT. Hint: When the sun goes down, this time envelops the world in shadows. 🌌
- 20. Long car (4) — Answer: LIMO. Hint: Think of a vehicle often associated with luxury and special occasions! 🚗
- 23. Vague (3) — Answer: DIM. Hint: Think of a level of light that's not quite bright! 🌫️
The answer to “Letters received (7)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is POSTBAG — a 7-letter word. This clue ran in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 2-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.
“Letters received (7)” answer
POSTBAG (7 letters)
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Why the answer is POSTBAG
What do you check for letters and packages at home? 📦
When else has “Letters received (7)” 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 24, 2026 (this puzzle) → POSTBAG. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 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.
- Number-one student (3,2,3,5) → TOPOFTHECLASS
- Groom's assistant (4,3) → BESTMAN
- Ear part (4) → LOBE
- Herbivore (6) → VEGGIE
- Bath (3) → TUB
- Renown (4) → FAME
- Short of food (6) → HUNGRY
- Disgusting place (8) → CESSPOOL
Want every clue in one place? The full The Guardian Quick answer list for July 24, 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 “Letters received (7)”?
The answer is POSTBAG, a 7-letter word. It appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Letters received (7)”?
7 letters: POSTBAG.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 24, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 2-Down.
Can “Letters received (7)” 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 24, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.