Article more dodgy – it requires proof
Latest answer — August 30, 2026
17 Down
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“THEOREM” is the published 7-letter fill for 17 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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- 8. Wild goat seen in prehistoric period
Answer: STONEAGE
- 9. Sweet nothing when alpha ousts husband
Answer: NOUGAT
- 10. Poor stooge and journalist decline through neglect
Answer: GOTOSEED
- 11. Mentioned rugby forward’s pipe
Answer: HOOKAH
- 12. Locksmith that’s scored?
Answer: BARBEROFSEVILLE
- 15. Ally ousts Republican devil
Answer: FIEND
- 16. Clergyman cut grass border
Answer: VERGE
- 20. Capacity to talk big: ‘get off that,’ he exploded
Answer: THEGIFTOFTHEGAB
- 21. Sick owners deteriorate
Answer: WORSEN
- 23. Passionate love for bird
Answer: FLAMINGO
- 25. Cancel permit to enter river
Answer: DELETE
- 26. Clever clogs needing support with primary email folder?
Answer: BRAINBOX
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- 1. Old male cat occupying bronze padded seat
Answer: OTTOMAN
- 2. Definite nasty bug in donut
Answer: UNDOUBTING
- 3. Nick cheers on vacuous karaoke
Answer: TAKE
- 4. Dismiss son, nothing to add over fine
Answer: SENDOFF
- 5. As things transpired, where athletes would compete
Answer: INTHEEVENT
- 7. Shell of areca (betel) nuts fit for consumption
Answer: EATABLE
- 13. On which being in a union is often indicated
Answer: RINGFINGER
- 14. Component of engine dirt ruined
Answer: INGREDIENT
- 17. Article more dodgy – it requires proof
Answer: THEOREM
- 18. Votes against suppressing super chats
Answer: CONFABS
The answer to “Article more dodgy – it requires proof” in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword is THEOREM — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 30, 2026 at 17-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Article more dodgy – it requires proof” answer
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Why does THEOREM fit?
THEOREM is the published 7-letter answer at 17-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Article more dodgy – it requires proof” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Article more dodgy – it requires proof”?
The answer is THEOREM.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: THEOREM.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword for August 30, 2026 at 17-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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