Discarded top class team

Archive answer — July 30, 2026

9 Across

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“SETASIDE” is the published 8-letter fill for 9 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, July 30, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Accompanied by star, left behind with knowledge of Glasgow sports venue
  2. 8Regretful of £1000 deposited after bankruptcy
  3. 9Discarded top class teamSETASIDE
  4. 11Solo turn by crossword guru touring centre of 1ac?
  5. 12Maximum and minimum values taken out of context, remarkably
  6. 13Change location of union meeting in telephone call?
  7. 15Under a great burden, Ms Viner perhaps, with work
  8. 17An essential for burner of midnight oil hit spot
  9. 20Guiltless about Jack Sprat’s diet, it’s implied
  10. 21Arctic resident worked in retirement with supercomputer
  11. 23Cheese production initially stops its run
  12. 25Dodge section that is recording
  13. 26Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital
  14. 27Planet’s reporter takes chorus on leave, on the way to the Proms?

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Charles and his mum in dust-up about constant sleazy activity
  2. 2Water nymph transformed by Diana
  3. 3Mostly where soldiers are trained to place their trust
  4. 4Harsh and unscrupulous activity, seizing racy tapes
  5. 5Awfully sick after leaving new soup kitchen, getting better
  6. 6Start rolling the cameras here
  7. 7Notices surrounding hip-hop doctor’s name on envelope
  8. 10Sorcerer welcomes assistance getting diplomat initial crossing?
  9. 14Actor suggesting a spot of 1dn?
  10. 16Sort of alpine act a daring climb?
  11. 18It’s a bit gluey getting up on a cycle
  12. 19Old drunkard beats wino up
  13. 22Spurs are improving, reportedly (still in need of work)
  14. 24Friend is one shot

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Accompanied by star, left behind with knowledge of Glasgow sports venue

    Answer: KENNINGTONOVAL

  2. 8. Regretful of £1000 deposited after bankruptcy

    Answer: RUING

  3. 9. Discarded top class team

    Answer: SETASIDE

  4. 11. Solo turn by crossword guru touring centre of 1ac?

    Answer: CADENZA

  5. 12. Maximum and minimum values taken out of context, remarkably

    Answer: EXTREMA

  6. 13. Change location of union meeting in telephone call?

    Answer: ALTER

  7. 15. Under a great burden, Ms Viner perhaps, with work

    Answer: OPPRESSED

  8. 17. An essential for burner of midnight oil hit spot

    Answer: LAMPLIGHT

  9. 20. Guiltless about Jack Sprat’s diet, it’s implied

    Answer: CLEAN

  10. 21. Arctic resident worked in retirement with supercomputer

    Answer: NARWHAL

  11. 23. Cheese production initially stops its run

    Answer: SAPSAGO

  12. 25. Dodge section that is recording

    Answer: SIDESTEP

  13. 26. Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital

    Answer: TAIGA

  14. 27. Planet’s reporter takes chorus on leave, on the way to the Proms?

    Answer: KENSINGTONGORE

Down

  1. 1. Charles and his mum in dust-up about constant sleazy activity

    Answer: KERBCRAWLING

  2. 2. Water nymph transformed by Diana

    Answer: NAIAD

  3. 3. Mostly where soldiers are trained to place their trust

    Answer: INGENERAL

  4. 4. Harsh and unscrupulous activity, seizing racy tapes

    Answer: GESTAPO

  5. 5. Awfully sick after leaving new soup kitchen, getting better

    Answer: ONTHEUP

  6. 6. Start rolling the cameras here

    Answer: ONSET

  7. 7. Notices surrounding hip-hop doctor’s name on envelope

    Answer: ADDRESSEE

  8. 10. Sorcerer welcomes assistance getting diplomat initial crossing?

    Answer: MAIDENVOYAGE

  9. 14. Actor suggesting a spot of 1dn?

    Answer: TOMCRUISE

  10. 16. Sort of alpine act a daring climb?

    Answer: ELCAPITAN

  11. 18. It’s a bit gluey getting up on a cycle

    Answer: GELATIN

  12. 19. Old drunkard beats wino up

    Answer: TOSSPOT

  13. 22. Spurs are improving, reportedly (still in need of work)

    Answer: HEELS

  14. 24. Friend is one shot

    Answer: AMIGO

The answer to “Discarded top class team” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is SETASIDE — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 30, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Discarded top class team” answer

SETASIDE(8 letters)

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Why does SETASIDE fit?

SETASIDE is the published 8-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Discarded top class team” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Discarded top class team”?

The answer is SETASIDE.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: SETASIDE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 30, 2026 at 9-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 30, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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