Sparkle (7)
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Think of what happens when light dances on water! ✨
Guardian Quick Crossword
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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- 1. Plant with oil-rich seeds (6) — Answer: SESAME. Hint: This tiny seed is often sprinkled on dishes and is key in making a popular Middle Eastern dip! 🌱
- 4. Havana smoke (5) — Answer: CIGAR. Hint: This rolled delight is often enjoyed with a touch of sophistication! 🥃
- 7. Shopping (6) — Answer: RETAIL. Hint: Where you go for a little retail therapy! 🛍️
- 8. Into the gusts (6) — Answer: UPWIND. Hint: Think about the direction you face when the breeze blows against you! 🌬️
- 9. Unearth (4) — Answer: FIND. Hint: Look closely and you might just discover something hidden! 🔍
- 10. Waste (8) — Answer: DETRITUS. Hint: Think about what remains when something has been broken down or discarded! 🗑️
- 12. Energetic, after dish of cannellini or haricot vegetables? (4,2,5) — Answer: FULLOFBEANS. Hint: You might feel lively after a hearty helping of legumes! 🥳
- 17. Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams (5-3) — Answer: FORTYTWO. Hint: This number might just be the key to understanding existence! 🔑
- 19. Study (4) — Answer: READ. Hint: Dive into a good book and see what you discover! 📖
- 20. Brandy (6) — Answer: COGNAC. Hint: Think of a fine French spirit often enjoyed neat or in cocktails! 🍷
- 21. Uniform (6) — Answer: LIVERY. Hint: Think of a specific outfit worn by servants or drivers! 🚗
- 22. Person/thing of enormous size (5) — Answer: TITAN. Hint: Think of a giant from mythology who represents strength and power! 💪
- 23. Opposition (6) — Answer: SHADOW. Hint: This word can describe a dark shape cast by something blocking the light! 🌑
Down
- 1. County officer of the Crown (7) — Answer: SHERIFF. Hint: This person is often the top law enforcement official in a county! 👮
- 2. Tabloid seller! (7) — Answer: SCANDAL. Hint: This often involves juicy gossip and sensational stories! 📰
- 3. Clumsy (9) — Answer: MALADROIT. Hint: Think of someone who often trips over their own feet! 🤭
- 4. Pacer (anag) (5) — Answer: CAPER. Hint: Think of a playful or mischievous act that might get you moving! 🕺
- 5. Sparkle (7) — Answer: GLISTEN. Hint: Think of what happens when light dances on water! ✨
- 6. Hot root (6) — Answer: RADISH. Hint: This crunchy veggie is often found in salads and adds a zesty kick! 🥗
- 11. Levantine salad with finely chopped ingredients and parsley (9) — Answer: TABBOULEH. Hint: This refreshing dish often features bulgur and is perfect for a summer picnic! 🥗
- 13. Honest (7) — Answer: UPRIGHT. Hint: Think of a word that describes someone who always does the right thing! 😉
- 14. Now at the destination (7) — Answer: ARRIVED. Hint: You've finally reached your goal after a journey! 🎉
- 15. Passerine bird (7) — Answer: SPARROW. Hint: This small bird often sings sweetly and can be found in gardens and parks! 🎶
- 16. Waste piece of lumber etc? (6) — Answer: OFFCUT. Hint: When you trim down wood, what's left over can be quite handy! 🪵
- 18. Long (5) — Answer: YEARN. Hint: When you deeply desire something, you can't help but feel this feeling! 💭
The answer to “Sparkle (7)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is GLISTEN — a 7-letter word. This clue ran in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 25, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 5-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.
“Sparkle (7)” answer
GLISTEN (7 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 GLISTEN.
Why the answer is GLISTEN
Think of what happens when light dances on water! ✨
When else has “Sparkle (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 25, 2026 (this puzzle) → GLISTEN. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the Guardian Quick crossword on July 25, 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.
- Havana smoke (5) → CIGAR
- Into the gusts (6) → UPWIND
- Waste (8) → DETRITUS
- Energetic, after dish of cannellini or haricot vegetables? (4,2,5) → FULLOFBEANS
- Pacer (anag) (5) → CAPER
- Hot root (6) → RADISH
- Shopping (6) → RETAIL
- Clumsy (9) → MALADROIT
Want every clue in one place? The full The Guardian Quick answer list for July 25, 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 Saturday 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 “Sparkle (7)”?
The answer is GLISTEN, a 7-letter word. It appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Sparkle (7)”?
7 letters: GLISTEN.
Where did this clue appear?
In the The Guardian Quick crossword on July 25, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 5-Down.
Can “Sparkle (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 25, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.