US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder

Archive answer — July 14, 2026

11 Down

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“COLORADAN” is the published 9-letter fill for 11 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, July 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

15 clues
  1. 7Part of Arsenal’s business includes ability to discern pitch
  2. 8Rees-Zammit, say, and his team that once ruled 3
  3. 9Residence permit is in state
  4. 10Consent to split – basis for a good divorce?
  5. 12Setter takes refuge in scrum
  6. 13Limp, missing heel?
  7. 15Mowgli – a rebel part for storyteller
  8. 16The French cataclysm comes after a promise betrayed – 8’s not bothered?
  9. 17With strike, filming is finished now
  10. 18Served red, red wine (WI abstaining) to get plastered
  11. 20King’s claim on the throne – Charlie overwhelmed by confounded steam toilet
  12. 21Brought a bit of fun to number, as it happens, in desperate need
  13. 22Overturn internationally accepted code of conduct?
  14. 24A smile follows church discontent
  15. 25See 20

Down

15 clues
  1. 1Kissogram in Ireland hides dress
  2. 2One who flogs deranged 15 with tree
  3. 3Republic not quite free to include liberation movement
  4. 4Weird DNA seen in indifferent society scoundrels
  5. 5Inherited nearly everything after occupation
  6. 6Retirement no longer PC, etc
  7. 11US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or BoulderCOLORADAN
  8. 12See 16 Across
  9. 14Surprise when viscous substance covers street? Just the reverse
  10. 16Dismissal of one in Euro VAR review
  11. 17Swimwear fits after spine removed
  12. 19See 16 Across
  13. 20Split pea reversed the German food chain
  14. 21Trace oche awkwardly
  15. 23Party or 6?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 7. Part of Arsenal’s business includes ability to discern pitch

    Answer: FIREARM

  2. 8. Rees-Zammit, say, and his team that once ruled 3

    Answer: LOUISXV

  3. 9. Residence permit is in state

    Answer: VISA

  4. 10. Consent to split – basis for a good divorce?

    Answer: NOCONTEST

  5. 12. Setter takes refuge in scrum

    Answer: MELEE

  6. 13. Limp, missing heel?

    Answer: LISTLESS

  7. 15. Mowgli – a rebel part for storyteller

    Answer: LIAR

  8. 16. The French cataclysm comes after a promise betrayed – 8’s not bothered?

    Answer: APRES

  9. 17. With strike, filming is finished now

    Answer: WRAP

  10. 18. Served red, red wine (WI abstaining) to get plastered

    Answer: RENDERED

  11. 20. King’s claim on the throne – Charlie overwhelmed by confounded steam toilet

    Answer: LETAT

  12. 21. Brought a bit of fun to number, as it happens, in desperate need

    Answer: ENLIVENED

  13. 22. Overturn internationally accepted code of conduct?

    Answer: UNDO

  14. 24. A smile follows church discontent

    Answer: CHAGRIN

  15. 25. See 20

    Answer: CESTMOI

Down

  1. 1. Kissogram in Ireland hides dress

    Answer: MINI

  2. 2. One who flogs deranged 15 with tree

    Answer: RETAILER

  3. 3. Republic not quite free to include liberation movement

    Answer: FRANCE

  4. 4. Weird DNA seen in indifferent society scoundrels

    Answer: SOANDSOS

  5. 5. Inherited nearly everything after occupation

    Answer: LINEAL

  6. 6. Retirement no longer PC, etc

    Answer: EXIT

  7. 11. US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder

    Answer: COLORADAN

  8. 12. See 16 Across

    Answer: MOILE

  9. 14. Surprise when viscous substance covers street? Just the reverse

    Answer: START

  10. 16. Dismissal of one in Euro VAR review

    Answer: AUREVOIR

  11. 17. Swimwear fits after spine removed

    Answer: WETSUITS

  12. 20. Split pea reversed the German food chain

    Answer: LADDER

  13. 21. Trace oche awkwardly

    Answer: ECHO

  14. 23. Party or 6?

    Answer: DOOR

The answer to “US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is COLORADAN — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 14, 2026 at 11-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder” answer

COLORADAN(9 letters)

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Why does COLORADAN fit?

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When else has “US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “US tint – a measure of rank for one from Aspen or Boulder”?

The answer is COLORADAN.

How many letters are in the answer?

9 letters: COLORADAN.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 14, 2026 at 11-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 Cryptic answers page for July 14, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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