Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets

Latest answer — August 22, 2026

12 Across

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“BOOKMAKER” is the published 9-letter fill for 12 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Prize Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Maiden in reverse initially denting bumper?
  2. 4Italian food with taste of cheese a plebeian’s thrown about
  3. 8Sticky stuff, something to fill squares alongside something to remove it?
  4. 10Elastic on equipment in racket pulled back
  5. 11Bait in hand?
  6. 12Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking betsBOOKMAKER
  7. 15Award unblemished?
  8. 17Sound German wheels round
  9. 18Old plane flying right to me
  10. 19Empty lounge behind warm fire
  11. 21Was sad about having caged a parrot? So get a perch
  12. 24Shot down, completely unacceptable
  13. 25With flexible back in exercise, stretch out – slight stretch?
  14. 26After returning, record filled in by unknown emigrant

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Doing this, not going to multiply 24?
  2. 2Bird tough for Archer
  3. 3One south of flipping green district of Rome
  4. 4It’s rolled over, in something to kick – and pass
  5. 5Opera, not entirely mirthful, ultimately uplifting
  6. 6Other toad in soup, here
  7. 7Fight to draw up, through case in scabbard – this?
  8. 9Planet in stew, for troubled – don’t expect it to get better!
  9. 13Flash activated, faint shiner
  10. 14Part played by Baltic capital investing millions in bureaucracy
  11. 16Tripped, breaking item of crockery – in little pieces?
  12. 20Under orderly, hospital
  13. 22Little bit topped with last of chocolate, lay it on thick
  14. 23Elephant in bunk?

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Across

  1. 1. Maiden in reverse initially denting bumper?

    Answer: FIRST

  2. 4. Italian food with taste of cheese a plebeian’s thrown about

    Answer: BELPAESE

  3. 8. Sticky stuff, something to fill squares alongside something to remove it?

    Answer: RUBBERSOLUTION

  4. 10. Elastic on equipment in racket pulled back

    Answer: NONRIGID

  5. 11. Bait in hand?

    Answer: NEEDLE

  6. 12. Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets

    Answer: BOOKMAKER

  7. 15. Award unblemished?

    Answer: OSCAR

  8. 17. Sound German wheels round

    Answer: AUDIO

  9. 18. Old plane flying right to me

    Answer: TIGERMOTH

  10. 19. Empty lounge behind warm fire

    Answer: KINDLE

  11. 21. Was sad about having caged a parrot? So get a perch

    Answer: TAKEAPEW

  12. 24. Shot down, completely unacceptable

    Answer: BANGOUTOFORDER

  13. 25. With flexible back in exercise, stretch out – slight stretch?

    Answer: WHITELIE

  14. 26. After returning, record filled in by unknown emigrant

    Answer: EXPAT

Down

  1. 1. Doing this, not going to multiply 24?

    Answer: FIRINGBLANKS

  2. 2. Bird tough for Archer

    Answer: ROBINHOOD

  3. 3. One south of flipping green district of Rome

    Answer: TREVI

  4. 4. It’s rolled over, in something to kick – and pass

    Answer: BUSTICKET

  5. 5. Opera, not entirely mirthful, ultimately uplifting

    Answer: LULU

  6. 6. Other toad in soup, here

    Answer: ATTHEDOOR

  7. 7. Fight to draw up, through case in scabbard – this?

    Answer: SWORD

  8. 9. Planet in stew, for troubled – don’t expect it to get better!

    Answer: FEARTHEWORST

  9. 13. Flash activated, faint shiner

    Answer: MOONLIGHT

  10. 14. Part played by Baltic capital investing millions in bureaucracy

    Answer: RIGMAROLE

  11. 16. Tripped, breaking item of crockery – in little pieces?

    Answer: CHOPPEDUP

  12. 20. Under orderly, hospital

    Answer: NEATH

  13. 22. Little bit topped with last of chocolate, lay it on thick

    Answer: EMOTE

  14. 23. Elephant in bunk?

    Answer: BULL

The answer to “Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets” in the Guardian Prize Crossword is BOOKMAKER — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 22, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets” answer

BOOKMAKER(9 letters)

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Why does BOOKMAKER fit?

BOOKMAKER is the published 9-letter answer at 12-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Prize to catch shark detailed – one taking bets”?

The answer is BOOKMAKER.

How many letters are in the answer?

9 letters: BOOKMAKER.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Prize Crossword for August 22, 2026 at 12-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Guardian Prize answers page for August 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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