Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for
Archive answer — July 22, 2026
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, July 22, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for
Answer: PACKAGE
- 5. Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar?
Answer: BREWPUB
- 9. Possibility of outlet store finally opening
Answer: EVENT
- 10. I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old
Answer: GERIATRIC
- 11. Confused as senior coppers demanded …
Answer: DISORDERED
- 14. Firm steal something many people like to drive
Answer: HARDBARGAIN
- 21. Show off contribution to murder
Answer: CROW
- 22. A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected
Answer: ACCIDENTAL
- 25. It must go through on time they regularly stress
Answer: REITERATE
- 26. Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say
Answer: ARRAY
- 27. Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape
Answer: DINGBAT
- 28. Drunk dwelt on disappointment
Answer: LETDOWN
Down
- 1. Maintains focus for cryptic clues
Answer: PLEADS
- 3. David Beckham makes one eat dessert first
Answer: AFTERSHAVE
- 5. Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll?
Answer: BURGERBUN
- 7. Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing …
Answer: PERSONAL
- 15. Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it
Answer: RELUCTANT
- 16. Made cloudy as former students smoked
Answer: OBSCURED
- 17. See 2
Answer: ANDONION
- 19. See 7
Answer: STEREO
- 20. Teasing related to exploit
Answer: PLAYON
- 23. One wood is perfect
Answer: IDEAL
- 24. Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book
Answer: HERB
The answer to “Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is PACKAGE — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 22, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for” answer
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Why does PACKAGE fit?
PACKAGE is the published 7-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for” 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.
- July 22, 2026 (most recent)PACKAGE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for”?
The answer is PACKAGE.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: PACKAGE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 22, 2026 at 1-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 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.