Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers - Sep 4
Times Quick Cryptic No 3398
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Here are the Times Quick Cryptic answers for Friday, September 4, 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 4?” 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 4, 2026
The full solution for the September 4 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 Friday, September 4.
Full Times Quick Cryptic Crossword answer list for September 4, 2026
Every clue from the September 4 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
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| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millions question cover of The Face | MASK |
| 2 | Cut surface of top lip | TRIM |
| 3 | Sailor in New Orleans beginning to enjoy fair | REASONABLE |
| 4 | Troubling flaw initially ignored | AILING |
| 6 | Position supporting popular case | INSTANCE |
| 7 | Save one high note for male singer | BARITONE |
| 10 | Corrupt, heartless duke upset teenager | DEGENERATE |
| 12 | Tough ocean-going vessel in distress | HARDSHIP |
| 13 | Protect company name and start to rally | CONSERVE |
| 16 | Refuse to acknowledge drink controls lives | DISOWN |
| 18 | Mention something worth seeing to audience | CITE |
| 19 | Aquatic bird’s speed over water | KNOT |
Hints for the September 4 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 4 Times Quick Cryptic was a Friday 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 4, 2026?
Every across and down answer for the Friday, September 4, 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.
How do I look up a different date?
Use the previous/next links above to step between weekdays, or open the today page to browse the full dated archive. There is no Quick Cryptic on Saturday or Sunday.
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