Guardian Quick Crossword Answers - Aug 7
Quick crossword No 17,553
Across
- 3On the other side of the page (8)OVERLEAF
- 9Cockle or mussel, say (7)MOLLUSC
- 10One goes to the polls (5)VOTER
- 11Support - acceptance (3-2)BUYIN
- 12Rectangle (6)OBLONG
- 14Sober - as OAP insisted (anag) (13)DISPASSIONATE
- 19It's raised in support (5)THUMB
- 22Layered vegetable (5)ONION
- 23Small waterfall (7)CASCADE
- 24Forte or Fawlty? (8)HOTELIER
- 25Top of the range? (4)PEAK
Down
- 1A person of consequence (8)SOMEBODY
- 5Competitor (5)RIVAL
- 13Time for a drink (3,5)TEABREAK
- 15One plays alone (7)SOLOIST
- 16Slow on the uptake (6)OBTUSE
- 18Cancel (5)ANNUL
- 20Treatment (5)USAGE
- 21Heavy hitter? (4)COSH
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Toy, target or top (4) — Answer: SOFT. Hint: Think of a four-letter word describing a cuddly plaything, an easy mark, or a convertible roof. 🧸
- 3. On the other side of the page (8) — Answer: OVERLEAF. Hint: Look to the reverse side of the page for this one 📖
- 9. Cockle or mussel, say (7) — Answer: MOLLUSC. Hint: This shelled sea creature belongs to a broad group that also includes oysters and snails. 🐚
- 10. One goes to the polls (5) — Answer: VOTER. Hint: This person heads to the polling place to cast a ballot 🗳️
- 11. Support - acceptance (3-2) — Answer: BUYIN. Hint: Think of the agreement you show when you decide to back a proposal. 🤝
- 12. Rectangle (6) — Answer: OBLONG. Hint: Think of a rectangle that’s noticeably longer than it is wide. 📐
- 14. Sober - as OAP insisted (anag) (13) — Answer: DISPASSIONATE. Hint: Think of a calm, impartial attitude untouched by strong feelings. 🧊
- 17. Soluble substance which can neutralise acids (6) — Answer: ALKALI. Hint: Think of a basic chemical substance that can cancel out acidity 🧪
- 19. It's raised in support (5) — Answer: THUMB. Hint: Think of the familiar hand gesture that signals approval or support 👍
- 22. Layered vegetable (5) — Answer: ONION. Hint: This bulb makes many cooks cry as its papery layers come apart. 🥗
- 23. Small waterfall (7) — Answer: CASCADE. Hint: Think of water tumbling gracefully over a rocky ledge. 🌊
- 24. Forte or Fawlty? (8) — Answer: HOTELIER. Hint: Think of the person running the place where Basil’s guests stay—and where a famous singer might lodge. 🏨
- 25. Top of the range? (4) — Answer: PEAK. Hint: Think of the highest point on a mountain range. ⛰️
Down
- 1. A person of consequence (8) — Answer: SOMEBODY. Hint: Think of a notable individual who matters in the bigger picture. 🌟
- 2. Ornamental garden building (5) — Answer: FOLLY. Hint: Think of a whimsical decorative structure built more for charm than practicality in a garden. 🏛️
- 4. Where one problem leads to another, compounding the original difficulty (7,6) — Answer: VICIOUSCIRCLE. Hint: A self-reinforcing cycle in which each setback creates the next one 🔄
- 5. Competitor (5) — Answer: RIVAL. Hint: Someone you square off against in a contest 🏆
- 6. Baltic state bordering Russia and Latvia (7) — Answer: ESTONIA. Hint: Think of the northernmost Baltic country, nestled between Latvia and Russia 🇪🇪
- 7. Plant which reproduces via spores (4) — Answer: FERN. Hint: Look for a leafy woodland plant that reproduces through spores rather than seeds 🌿
- 8. South American plant grown for its rice-like seeds (6) — Answer: QUINOA. Hint: Think of a protein-rich seed often tossed into healthy salads and bowls. 🥗
- 13. Time for a drink (3,5) — Answer: TEABREAK. Hint: A brief pause to enjoy a warm cuppa ☕
- 15. One plays alone (7) — Answer: SOLOIST. Hint: A musician performing without accompaniment fits this description. 🎵
- 16. Slow on the uptake (6) — Answer: OBTUSE. Hint: Describes someone who needs a little extra time to catch on. 🐢
- 18. Cancel (5) — Answer: ANNUL. Hint: To officially call something off is to do this. 🚫
- 20. Treatment (5) — Answer: USAGE. Hint: It describes the way something is handled or put to use. 🔧
- 21. Heavy hitter? (4) — Answer: COSH. Hint: Think of a blunt weapon that can really pack a punch. 🥊
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toy, target or top (4) | SOFT |
| 3 | On the other side of the page (8) | OVERLEAF |
| 9 | Cockle or mussel, say (7) | MOLLUSC |
| 10 | One goes to the polls (5) | VOTER |
| 11 | Support - acceptance (3-2) | BUYIN |
| 12 | Rectangle (6) | OBLONG |
| 14 | Sober - as OAP insisted (anag) (13) | DISPASSIONATE |
| 17 | Soluble substance which can neutralise acids (6) | ALKALI |
| 19 | It's raised in support (5) | THUMB |
| 22 | Layered vegetable (5) | ONION |
| 23 | Small waterfall (7) | CASCADE |
| 24 | Forte or Fawlty? (8) | HOTELIER |
| 25 | Top of the range? (4) | PEAK |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A person of consequence (8) | SOMEBODY |
| 2 | Ornamental garden building (5) | FOLLY |
| 4 | Where one problem leads to another, compounding the original difficulty (7,6) | VICIOUSCIRCLE |
| 5 | Competitor (5) | RIVAL |
| 6 | Baltic state bordering Russia and Latvia (7) | ESTONIA |
| 7 | Plant which reproduces via spores (4) | FERN |
| 8 | South American plant grown for its rice-like seeds (6) | QUINOA |
| 13 | Time for a drink (3,5) | TEABREAK |
| 15 | One plays alone (7) | SOLOIST |
| 16 | Slow on the uptake (6) | OBTUSE |
| 18 | Cancel (5) | ANNUL |
| 20 | Treatment (5) | USAGE |
| 21 | Heavy hitter? (4) | COSH |
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