Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)

Archive answer — September 1, 2026

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Clue explained

“SCRUB” is the published 5-letter fill for 16 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, September 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Songbird
  2. 4Pulled with a jerk
  3. 8Shadow
  4. 9Mexican salamander
  5. 10Vomit – rear
  6. 11Annoyed
  7. 12Describing a finely cut slice or chocolate mint
  8. 16Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)SCRUB
  9. 17In a haughty, detached way
  10. 19Declared to be true
  11. 20Eg Tosca or Aida
  12. 21More straightforward
  13. 22Reduced (esp. cheese) to slivers

Down

11 clues
  1. 1All fingers and ___ (fumbling)
  2. 2Interconnected burrows
  3. 3Words used informally
  4. 5Put an end to (practice or institution)
  5. 6Consequence of one event triggering others
  6. 7Cause to accept what is false as true
  7. 9&
  8. 13Maker of opulent jewelled eggs – free bag (anag)
  9. 14Agent, car or duty
  10. 15Unstamped/unfranked post delivered this way
  11. 18Smell (often unpleasant)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Songbird

    Answer: THRUSH

  2. 4. Pulled with a jerk

    Answer: YANKED

  3. 8. Shadow

    Answer: UMBRA

  4. 9. Mexican salamander

    Answer: AXOLOTL

  5. 10. Vomit – rear

    Answer: BRINGUP

  6. 11. Annoyed

    Answer: IRKED

  7. 12. Describing a finely cut slice or chocolate mint

    Answer: WAFERTHIN

  8. 16. Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)

    Answer: SCRUB

  9. 17. In a haughty, detached way

    Answer: ALOOFLY

  10. 19. Declared to be true

    Answer: AVERRED

  11. 20. Eg Tosca or Aida

    Answer: OPERA

  12. 21. More straightforward

    Answer: EASIER

  13. 22. Reduced (esp. cheese) to slivers

    Answer: GRATED

Down

  1. 1. All fingers and ___ (fumbling)

    Answer: THUMBS

  2. 2. Interconnected burrows

    Answer: RABBITWARRENS

  3. 3. Words used informally

    Answer: SLANG

  4. 5. Put an end to (practice or institution)

    Answer: ABOLISH

  5. 6. Consequence of one event triggering others

    Answer: KNOCKONEFFECT

  6. 7. Cause to accept what is false as true

    Answer: DELUDE

  7. 9. &

    Answer: AMPERSAND

  8. 13. Maker of opulent jewelled eggs – free bag (anag)

    Answer: FABERGE

  9. 14. Agent, car or duty

    Answer: ESTATE

  10. 15. Unstamped/unfranked post delivered this way

    Answer: BYHAND

  11. 18. Smell (often unpleasant)

    Answer: ODOUR

The answer to “Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is SCRUB — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 1, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)” answer

SCRUB(5 letters)

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Why does SCRUB fit?

SCRUB is the published 5-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)”?

The answer is SCRUB.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: SCRUB.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for September 1, 2026 at 16-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?

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