Drink in the bar periodically
Archive answer — July 20, 2026
24 Down
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“TEA” is the published 3-letter fill for 24 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Monday, July 20, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Teacher of no practical use
Answer: ACADEMIC
- 6. Obscure, extremely bumptious words on book jackets
Answer: BLURBS
- 9. Two idiots initiating one state shooting, perhaps
Answer: ASSASSINATION
- 10. Dispose of the last bit of homemade pickle
Answer: SCRAPE
- 11. Perception absolutely possessed by rowing crew
Answer: EYESIGHT
- 16. Trashy, somewhat lumpen affair
Answer: NAFF
- 18. Wild animal rage coming from the top dogs?
Answer: MANAGERIAL
- 21. Satellite phone? It’s crazily old
Answer: CALLISTO
- 22. Drawer primarily containing fabric
Answer: CRAYON
- 23. Domineering writer from Rome, maybe changing sides?
Answer: AUTHORITARIAN
- 25. A kid taking it easy
Answer: ATEASE
- 26. Fun-loving sort of mafia boss involved in robbery
Answer: HEDONIST
Down
- 2. Opening above large part of church
Answer: CHANCEL
- 3. Unpleasant fluid dilutes fast
Answer: DISTASTEFUL
- 4. Bulk energy shot
Answer: MASSE
- 5. Fancy that guy being put into care, possibly
Answer: CHIMERA
- 6. Person providing protection for country is working very hard
Answer: BEAVERING
- 8. Gathered together and had late-morning meal right away
Answer: BUNCHED
- 12. Popular pink avatar
Answer: INCARNATION
- 14. She acts single, following couple of males in certain direction
Answer: EMMASTONE
- 17. Determined 80s pop star
Answer: ADAMANT
- 19. Frost ultimately breaks hole in crumbling relic
Answer: NEOLITH
- 20. Supplies of first-class horses
Answer: AMOUNTS
- 22. Head of cabbage with tough green leaves
Answer: CHARD
- 24. Drink in the bar periodically
Answer: TEA
The answer to “Drink in the bar periodically” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is TEA — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 20, 2026 at 24-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Drink in the bar periodically” answer
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Why does TEA fit?
TEA is the published 3-letter answer at 24-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Drink in the bar periodically” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Drink in the bar periodically”?
The answer is TEA.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: TEA.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 20, 2026 at 24-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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