Programming’s #! – the whole ___
Latest answer — September 5, 2026
1 Down
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“SHEBANG” is the published 7-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Saturday, September 5, 2026 appearance
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12 clues- 1Programming’s #! – the whole ___SHEBANG
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Across
- 1. Animal-watching expedition – web browser
Answer: SAFARI
- 4. Fermented milk drink
Answer: KEFIR
- 7. Malaysian island state
Answer: PENANG
- 8. Turn down – rubbish
Answer: REFUSE
- 9. ___board (instrument panel)
Answer: DASH
- 10. Spiral dive of an aeroplane
Answer: TAILSPIN
- 12. Handheld kitchen utensil – large crisps (anag)
Answer: GARLICPRESS
- 17. Soft illumination before sunrise or after sunset
Answer: TWILIGHT
- 19. “___ Sesame”
Answer: OPEN
- 20. ___ would be a fine thing
Answer: CHANCE
- 21. I’ve got it!
Answer: EUREKA
- 22. Poet whose first names were William Butler
Answer: YEATS
- 23. Metal paper fastener
Answer: STAPLE
Down
- 1. Programming’s #! – the whole ___
Answer: SHEBANG
- 2. Weight, bed or duster
Answer: FEATHER
- 3. Is this rugby position likely to be blue?
Answer: RIGHTWING
- 4. Genuflect
Answer: KNEEL
- 5. Awkward mistake
Answer: FAUXPAS
- 6. Feeling regret
Answer: RUEING
- 11. Not able to wait, restless
Answer: IMPATIENT
- 13. Folk tale’s Arabian woodcutter
Answer: ALIBABA
- 14. Self-gratifying journey?
Answer: EGOTRIP
- 15. Little spot of colour
Answer: SPECKLE
- 16. Gooey – like a twig?
Answer: STICKY
- 18. Tiny bone in middle ear
Answer: INCUS
The answer to “Programming’s #! – the whole ___” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is SHEBANG — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 5, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Programming’s #! – the whole ___” answer
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Why does SHEBANG fit?
SHEBANG is the published 7-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Programming’s #! – the whole ___” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Programming’s #! – the whole ___”?
The answer is SHEBANG.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: SHEBANG.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for September 5, 2026 at 1-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?
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