Bet set lead arranged is loathsome

Latest answer — August 29, 2026

3 Down

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“DETESTABLE” is the published 10-letter fill for 3 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance

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Across

10 clues
  1. 1A padre interfered with procession
  2. 4Some rush opposite retail outlet
  3. 8Disprove first signs of rubbish expressed by unpredictable Trump
  4. 9After hearing, went after pamphlet
  5. 10By the sound of it, manages abroad
  6. 13Pastry I’d designed for brief excursions
  7. 16Thing on which a pianist sits is too little in part
  8. 17Heads of new offices trading extra details of significance
  9. 18Feel sick consuming jellied food
  10. 19Greatly loves stuff kept by matador, essentially

Down

10 clues
  1. 1Member of the clergy ordering aprons
  2. 2Initially, rummage under boxes in eager search for jewels
  3. 3Bet set lead arranged is loathsomeDETESTABLE
  4. 5Get better part of a shoe, we’re told
  5. 6Feel sorry for chap I typically embraced
  6. 7Suffering difficulties, became less bent for an audience
  7. 11Sift trifle nervously
  8. 12To begin with, all seem inhibited discussing events solely in private comments
  9. 14Small offshore community engaged by tennis lessons
  10. 15Dirty chickens and others, reportedly

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. A padre interfered with procession

    Answer: PARADE

  2. 4. Some rush opposite retail outlet

    Answer: SHOP

  3. 8. Disprove first signs of rubbish expressed by unpredictable Trump

    Answer: REBUT

  4. 9. After hearing, went after pamphlet

    Answer: TRACT

  5. 10. By the sound of it, manages abroad

    Answer: OVERSEAS

  6. 13. Pastry I’d designed for brief excursions

    Answer: DAYTRIPS

  7. 16. Thing on which a pianist sits is too little in part

    Answer: STOOL

  8. 17. Heads of new offices trading extra details of significance

    Answer: NOTED

  9. 18. Feel sick consuming jellied food

    Answer: EELS

  10. 19. Greatly loves stuff kept by matador, essentially

    Answer: ADORES

Down

  1. 1. Member of the clergy ordering aprons

    Answer: PARSON

  2. 2. Initially, rummage under boxes in eager search for jewels

    Answer: RUBIES

  3. 3. Bet set lead arranged is loathsome

    Answer: DETESTABLE

  4. 5. Get better part of a shoe, we’re told

    Answer: HEAL

  5. 6. Feel sorry for chap I typically embraced

    Answer: PITY

  6. 7. Suffering difficulties, became less bent for an audience

    Answer: STRAITENED

  7. 11. Sift trifle nervously

    Answer: FILTER

  8. 12. To begin with, all seem inhibited discussing events solely in private comments

    Answer: ASIDES

  9. 14. Small offshore community engaged by tennis lessons

    Answer: ISLE

  10. 15. Dirty chickens and others, reportedly

    Answer: FOUL

The answer to “Bet set lead arranged is loathsome” in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword is DETESTABLE — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 29, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Bet set lead arranged is loathsome” answer

DETESTABLE(10 letters)

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Why does DETESTABLE fit?

DETESTABLE is the published 10-letter answer at 3-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Bet set lead arranged is loathsome” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bet set lead arranged is loathsome”?

The answer is DETESTABLE.

How many letters are in the answer?

10 letters: DETESTABLE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword for August 29, 2026 at 3-Down.

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 Quick Cryptic answers page for August 29, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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