Counsellor spending a day in the shade
Archive answer — July 31, 2026
25 Down
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“VISOR” is the published 5-letter fill for 25 Down. 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. Spooner’s man from Bangkok makes meal
Answer: HIGHTEA
- 5. Bouncer defending right cause
Answer: TRIGGER
- 10. Square meal left out
Answer: FOUR
- 11. Show off magnificent stomach
Answer: GRANDSTAND
- 12. Christian Bale finally doing wrong
Answer: GIDEON
- 13. PM briefly in front of No.11 preparing joint
Answer: TRUSSING
- 14. Dr Faust confused by manuscript showing birthplaces of 6 and 28
Answer: STUDFARMS
- 19. 3D wrestling match
Answer: SMACKDOWN
- 23. 3 taking pulse oddly inspired?
Answer: STEEPLED
- 24. Organ Symphony’s finale is uniform
Answer: LIVERY
- 26. Bits of grey matter in fish
Answer: HIPPOCAMPI
- 27. Weeds cycling in Oxford?
Answer: SHOE
- 28. That woman in tattered clothing coming round for 3
Answer: SHERGAR
- 29. Spice Girl cut by tea tray
Answer: CHARGER
Down
- 2. Club is ultimately perfect for George Bernard Shaw?
Answer: IRONIST
- 3. Hard rock capturing the heart of Mason Mount
Answer: HORSE
- 4. Plant from eastern New Guinea
Answer: EUGENIA
- 6. 3 makes a killing after receiving a tip
Answer: REDRUM
- 7. Billionaire boss in Northern town
Answer: GATESHEAD
- 8. Climatic events during climbing season in Lesotho
Answer: ELNINOS
- 9. Emma made point about cross-dresser
Answer: PANTOMIMEDAME
- 15. Pedigree dog’s heading off to investigate more thoroughly
Answer: DIGDEEPER
- 18. Bird not up for courtship dancing
Answer: OSTRICH
- 20. 3 is hot and frisky
Answer: COLTISH
- 21. Spin bowler containing Australia up front?
Answer: WARZONE
- 22. Movie about mustang
Answer: FLICKA
- 25. Counsellor spending a day in the shade
Answer: VISOR
The answer to “Counsellor spending a day in the shade” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is VISOR — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 31, 2026 at 25-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Counsellor spending a day in the shade” answer
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Why does VISOR fit?
VISOR is the published 5-letter answer at 25-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Counsellor spending a day in the shade” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Counsellor spending a day in the shade”?
The answer is VISOR.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: VISOR.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 31, 2026 at 25-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?
Open the Guardian Cryptic answers page for July 31, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.