Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital
Archive answer — July 30, 2026
26 Across
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“TAIGA” is the published 5-letter fill for 26 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
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Across
- 1. Accompanied by star, left behind with knowledge of Glasgow sports venue
Answer: KENNINGTONOVAL
- 8. Regretful of £1000 deposited after bankruptcy
Answer: RUING
- 9. Discarded top class team
Answer: SETASIDE
- 11. Solo turn by crossword guru touring centre of 1ac?
Answer: CADENZA
- 15. Under a great burden, Ms Viner perhaps, with work
Answer: OPPRESSED
- 17. An essential for burner of midnight oil hit spot
Answer: LAMPLIGHT
- 20. Guiltless about Jack Sprat’s diet, it’s implied
Answer: CLEAN
- 21. Arctic resident worked in retirement with supercomputer
Answer: NARWHAL
- 23. Cheese production initially stops its run
Answer: SAPSAGO
- 25. Dodge section that is recording
Answer: SIDESTEP
- 27. Planet’s reporter takes chorus on leave, on the way to the Proms?
Answer: KENSINGTONGORE
Down
- 1. Charles and his mum in dust-up about constant sleazy activity
Answer: KERBCRAWLING
- 2. Water nymph transformed by Diana
Answer: NAIAD
- 3. Mostly where soldiers are trained to place their trust
Answer: INGENERAL
- 4. Harsh and unscrupulous activity, seizing racy tapes
Answer: GESTAPO
- 6. Start rolling the cameras here
Answer: ONSET
- 7. Notices surrounding hip-hop doctor’s name on envelope
Answer: ADDRESSEE
- 10. Sorcerer welcomes assistance getting diplomat initial crossing?
Answer: MAIDENVOYAGE
- 14. Actor suggesting a spot of 1dn?
Answer: TOMCRUISE
- 16. Sort of alpine act a daring climb?
Answer: ELCAPITAN
- 18. It’s a bit gluey getting up on a cycle
Answer: GELATIN
- 19. Old drunkard beats wino up
Answer: TOSSPOT
- 24. Friend is one shot
Answer: AMIGO
The answer to “Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is TAIGA — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 30, 2026 at 26-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital” answer
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Why does TAIGA fit?
TAIGA is the published 5-letter answer at 26-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Forest dweller there – fearfully symmetrical, according to recital”?
The answer is TAIGA.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: TAIGA.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 30, 2026 at 26-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.