Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers - Sep 1

Times Quick Cryptic No 3395

By Hurley

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Across

  1. 1Floor covering in vehicle, much liked
  2. 5Impressive building in China attracting crowds, European, primarily
  3. 8Person in authority reigning over Norway? Not entirely
  4. 9Group of whales round northern body of water
  5. 10Cutting part of blade — move cautiously
  6. 11Bad errors involving church — one might have magic solution?
  7. 12Dad’s Conservative — snubbed minister
  8. 14Unfortunately rude about street cleaner
  9. 16Help rejected — group’s bitter attack
  10. 18Inducement to protect a TV series
  11. 20Having brought in whiskey, criticise person easily manipulated
  12. 21Refined experience almost complete
  13. 23Calm, somewhat wiser, energetic
  14. 24Spice fan, Margaret

Down

  1. 2Bypass article on empty space
  2. 3Tense here
  3. 4Large number not turning up
  4. 5Bird’s role on trip, outside capital of Greece
  5. 6Failing in circuit, extremely strange
  6. 7Assemble in religious building with English for time
  7. 11Napkin I test — ever flexible
  8. 13A soldier states having no limits is trouble
  9. 15Dubious new set-ups challenged at first
  10. 17Hint of openings for new goalkeepers in knockout game
  11. 19Entertain first-class person, inspiring
  12. 22Source of light issuing at regular intervals

Here are the Times Quick Cryptic answers for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — every solution for that day's Monday–Friday 13×13 stepping-stone cryptic (named setter, gentler clueing than the main Cryptic), listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on September 1?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live Times Quick Cryptic answers page.

Times Quick Cryptic answers for September 1, 2026

The full solution for the September 1 Times Quick Cryptic 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 Tuesday, September 1.

Full Times Quick Cryptic Crossword answer list for September 1, 2026

Every clue from the September 1 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1Floor covering in vehicle, much likedCARPET
5Impressive building in China attracting crowds, European, primarilyPALACE
8Person in authority reigning over Norway? Not entirelyGOVERNOR
9Group of whales round northern body of waterPOND
10Cutting part of blade — move cautiouslyEDGE
11Bad errors involving church — one might have magic solution?SORCERER
12Dad’s Conservative — snubbed ministerPASTOR
14Unfortunately rude about street cleanerDUSTER
16Help rejected — group’s bitter attackDIATRIBE
18Inducement to protect a TV seriesSOAP
20Having brought in whiskey, criticise person easily manipulatedPAWN
21Refined experience almost completeTASTEFUL
23Calm, somewhat wiser, energeticSERENE
24Spice fan, MargaretNUTMEG

Down

#ClueAnswer
2Bypass article on empty spaceAVOID
3Tense herePRESENT
4Large number not turning upTON
5Bird’s role on trip, outside capital of GreecePARTRIDGE
6Failing in circuit, extremely strangeLAPSE
7Assemble in religious building with English for timeCONVENE
11Napkin I test — ever flexibleSERVIETTE
13A soldier states having no limits is troubleAGITATE
15Dubious new set-ups challenged at firstSUSPECT
17Hint of openings for new goalkeepers in knockout gameTINGE
19Entertain first-class person, inspiringAMUSE
22Source of light issuing at regular intervalsSUN

Hints for the September 1 Quick Cryptic

Not ready for the full answer? Here are lighter, spoiler-free nudges for that day's 13×13, above the solutions. The September 1 Times Quick Cryptic was a Tuesday stepping-stone cryptic — named setter, shorter clueing than the main Times Cryptic, built so newer solvers can finish in one sitting. If one entry stalls you, a hint or a single confirmed answer usually opens the crossings around it. Use the hints first, then reveal the answers above only if you need them.

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Frequently asked questions

What were the Times Quick Cryptic answers on September 1, 2026?

Every across and down answer for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Times Quick Cryptic is listed at the top of this page — the confirmed Monday–Friday 13×13 cryptic as published that day, with its named setter.

Is the Quick Cryptic the same as the main Times Cryptic?

No. The Quick Cryptic is a smaller 13×13 with named setters and gentler clueing. The main Times Cryptic is a full 15×15 with anonymous setters.

Where can I find today's Times Quick Cryptic answers?

Today's live puzzle is on our Times Quick Cryptic answers today page, updated as soon as each new weekday grid goes live.

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