9 on and on and on?
Archive answer — July 15, 2026
16 Across
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“THREE” 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 Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 appearance
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15 clues- 169 on and on and on?THREE
- 17Boring 9
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15 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 7. Hoot passing steamer in 9
Answer: CHARIOT
- 8. 17 across 9?
Answer: PANCAKE
- 9. Run – and whizz!
Answer: RACE
- 10. Track associated with 12 down 9
Answer: GREYHOUND
- 12. I’m thinking to enter old ruling dynasty in 9
Answer: HUMAN
- 13. Challenger with gun anticipated getting shot still
Answer: DUELLIST
- 15. Fee, one third off – decrease?
Answer: IRON
- 16. 9 on and on and on?
Answer: THREE
- 17. Boring 9
Answer: FLAT
- 18. Snake is swimming around lake – hide!
Answer: SEALSKIN
- 20. Musical creation where harmony heard?
Answer: PIECE
- 21. Plant eater bugs cuckoo
Answer: SUGARBEET
- 22. Boring thing, 9
Answer: DRAG
- 24. Team welcomed by child able to be connected
Answer: SCREWON
- 25. Partial recollection of theme, not so by George!
Answer: STONEME
Down
- 1. Stop pain in the ear?
Answer: WHOA
- 2. Economist, possible dish for cannibal?
Answer: FRIEDMAN
- 3. Measure of alcohol in two alcoholic drinks
Answer: NOGGIN
- 4. Silver no better than fabric
Answer: CASHMERE
- 5. Very true, origin forgotten
Answer: ACTUAL
- 11. 9 run, ace played after finishing line
Answer: ENDURANCE
- 12. Reportedly rough 9
Answer: HORSE
- 14. 9
Answer: SPACE
- 17. Satirist square or deep, perhaps?
Answer: FIELDING
- 19. See 16 Across
Answer: LEGGED
- 20. 9 that’s eyed
Answer: POTATO
- 21. 9 boot
Answer: SACK
- 23. 9 heats won’t start
Answer: ARMS
The answer to “9 on and on and on?” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is THREE — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 15, 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.
“9 on and on and on?” answer
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Why does THREE fit?
THREE is the published 5-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “9 on and on and on?” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “9 on and on and on?”?
The answer is THREE.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: THREE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 15, 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?
Open the Guardian Cryptic answers page for July 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.