Guardian Quick Crossword Answers Today
Quick crossword No 17,603
Across
- 1Best starting position? (4)
- 3Regular gathering (8)
- 8Ceremonial act (4)
- 9Secure position (from which one may advance) (8)
- 11Early enough (2,4,4)
- 14Not obvious (6)
- 15Comfortable (with) - soldier's relaxed stance (2,4)
- 17Office hours (4-2-4)
- 20Extreme (8)
- 21Sound of some old vinyl (4)
- 22Induced to commit a crime (8)
- 23Cry like a baby or a kitten (4)
Down
- 1Minute amount (8)
- 2Go to court (8)
- 4Bermuda, board or boxer? (6)
- 5View - some Titian (anag) (10)
- 6Squander (money) (4)
- 7Star Wars character with a distinctive speech pattern (4)
- 10Elected community representative (10)
- 12Nautical (8)
- 13Turnaround (8)
- 16Spiritualist gathering (6)
- 18That's alternative (4)
- 19Thrash (4)
Looking for today's Guardian Quick Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated October 6, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The Guardian Quick is a beloved British daily: straightforward one-word definition clues, no cryptic trickery, and a satisfying solve in a few minutes. Whether you're checking a finished grid or stuck on a single clue, the full answers are below.
Full Guardian Quick Crossword answer list for today
Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best starting position? (4) | POLE |
| 3 | Regular gathering (8) | ASSEMBLY |
| 8 | Ceremonial act (4) | RITE |
| 9 | Secure position (from which one may advance) (8) | FOOTHOLD |
| 11 | Early enough (2,4,4) | INGOODTIME |
| 14 | Not obvious (6) | LATENT |
| 15 | Comfortable (with) - soldier's relaxed stance (2,4) | ATEASE |
| 17 | Office hours (4-2-4) | NINETOFIVE |
| 20 | Extreme (8) | HARDLINE |
| 21 | Sound of some old vinyl (4) | HISS |
| 22 | Induced to commit a crime (8) | SUBORNED |
| 23 | Cry like a baby or a kitten (4) | MEWL |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minute amount (8) | PARTICLE |
| 2 | Go to court (8) | LITIGATE |
| 4 | Bermuda, board or boxer? (6) | SHORTS |
| 5 | View - some Titian (anag) (10) | ESTIMATION |
| 6 | Squander (money) (4) | BLOW |
| 7 | Star Wars character with a distinctive speech pattern (4) | YODA |
| 10 | Elected community representative (10) | COUNCILLOR |
| 12 | Nautical (8) | MARITIME |
| 13 | Turnaround (8) | REVERSAL |
| 16 | Spiritualist gathering (6) | SEANCE |
| 18 | That's alternative (4) | THIS |
| 19 | Thrash (4) | DRUB |
Today's Guardian Quick answers
Today's solution appears above, split into Across and Down exactly as the puzzle numbers them. Each answer is listed separately, so if you only need one word you can reveal the clue that's blocking you and keep solving the rest. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as it's published.
What is the Guardian Quick Crossword?
The Guardian Quick is the newspaper's daily non-cryptic crossword — the gentle counterpart to its famous (and fiendish) cryptic puzzle. Its clues are short, straight definitions rather than wordplay: you're simply matching a definition to a word of the right length. That makes it fast and approachable, a daily favourite for solvers who want a clean puzzle without the mental gymnastics of a cryptic. It's free to play on the Guardian's site and has a devoted following, particularly in the UK.
How the Guardian Quick differs from US puzzles
If you're used to American crosswords, a few things stand out:
| Guardian Quick | US puzzles (NYT / USA Today) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clue style | Straight one-word definitions | More wordplay and themes |
| Spelling | British (COLOUR, CENTRE) | American (COLOR, CENTER) |
| Grid | Often has more black squares | Fully interlocked (fewer blocks) |
| Cryptic sibling | Yes — the Guardian Cryptic | Rare in US dailies |
The British spelling matters when you're checking answers: if a word looks one letter off, the Guardian is almost certainly using the British form. And because the clues are pure definitions, the Guardian Quick is often the easiest of the major dailies to solve outright.
Browse past Guardian Quick answers
Every previous Guardian Quick is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions — handy for checking yesterday's grid or one you set aside. The archive updates automatically each day, so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Stuck on a single clue, our crossword solver will reveal just that answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are today's Guardian Quick Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's puzzle (October 6, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.
Is the Guardian Quick a cryptic crossword?
No — the Quick uses straight, one-word definition clues. The Guardian's cryptic crossword is a separate, much trickier puzzle.
Why do some answers use British spelling?
The Guardian is a British paper, so answers follow British spelling conventions (COLOUR, CENTRE, and so on) — worth remembering when a word looks a letter off.
Where can I find past Guardian Quick answers?
Every previous puzzle is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.
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