Inferior boss, decent after training

Archive answer — August 6, 2026

6 Down

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“SECONDBEST” is the published 10-letter fill for 6 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, August 6, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 8More than one man mountain somewhere in 15
  2. 9Love and prayer in 15 breaks through for Willard White, perhaps
  3. 10See 9
  4. 11Python catches boa wandering by say, somewhere in 15
  5. 12Hard left turns approaching end of rally – something for the winner?
  6. 14Hats off, supply a wrap
  7. 15Was she not given a choice to speak for country?
  8. 17Oath’s not a pretence, would Aussie say?
  9. 20See 26
  10. 22Old man’s taken to island, 15 by the sound of it?
  11. 23One struck by god, Cupid
  12. 24See 25
  13. 25Favourite from 15 in sprint past team featuring Gatlin, Gay etc?
  14. 26A fantastic island chef takes dish from 15

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Bacterium in rum real, is it?
  2. 2Setter in a dress that’s short
  3. 3Belly squeezed by fifth columnist in squat
  4. 4Nobody drunk now nobody drinks!
  5. 5Activation of lever in bed to get warmer at night?
  6. 6Inferior boss, decent after trainingSECONDBEST
  7. 7Knight guzzling absinthe, originally on the wagon
  8. 13Thing concluding film featuring final lightweight item
  9. 16Rodent taking wodge around lunchtime?
  10. 18Frivolous throw, cast and pitch?
  11. 19Periods on horseback where British king into himself?
  12. 21Counter when a god denied church
  13. 22Ralph snatches ‘er wig
  14. 24Bellyache – something in 15’s patty?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 8. More than one man mountain somewhere in 15

    Answer: KINGSTON

  2. 9. Love and prayer in 15 breaks through for Willard White, perhaps

    Answer: OPERA

  3. 10. See 9

    Answer: STAR

  4. 11. Python catches boa wandering by say, somewhere in 15

    Answer: MONTEGOBAY

  5. 12. Hard left turns approaching end of rally – something for the winner?

    Answer: TROPHY

  6. 14. Hats off, supply a wrap

    Answer: WELLDONE

  7. 15. Was she not given a choice to speak for country?

    Answer: JAMAICA

  8. 17. Oath’s not a pretence, would Aussie say?

    Answer: STREWTH

  9. 20. See 26

    Answer: SALTFISH

  10. 22. Old man’s taken to island, 15 by the sound of it?

    Answer: PATOIS

  11. 23. One struck by god, Cupid

    Answer: MATCHMAKER

  12. 24. See 25

    Answer: BOLT

  13. 25. Favourite from 15 in sprint past team featuring Gatlin, Gay etc?

    Answer: USAIN

  14. 26. A fantastic island chef takes dish from 15

    Answer: ACKEEAND

Down

  1. 1. Bacterium in rum real, is it?

    Answer: LISTERIA

  2. 2. Setter in a dress that’s short

    Answer: AGAR

  3. 3. Belly squeezed by fifth columnist in squat

    Answer: STUMPY

  4. 4. Nobody drunk now nobody drinks!

    Answer: UNKNOWN

  5. 5. Activation of lever in bed to get warmer at night?

    Answer: COVERLET

  6. 6. Inferior boss, decent after training

    Answer: SECONDBEST

  7. 7. Knight guzzling absinthe, originally on the wagon

    Answer: GAWAIN

  8. 13. Thing concluding film featuring final lightweight item

    Answer: PLASTICBAG

  9. 16. Rodent taking wodge around lunchtime?

    Answer: CHIPMUNK

  10. 18. Frivolous throw, cast and pitch?

    Answer: TRIFLING

  11. 19. Periods on horseback where British king into himself?

    Answer: CHUKKAS

  12. 21. Counter when a god denied church

    Answer: ABACUS

  13. 22. Ralph snatches ‘er wig

    Answer: PERUKE

  14. 24. Bellyache – something in 15’s patty?

    Answer: BEEF

The answer to “Inferior boss, decent after training” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is SECONDBEST — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 6, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Inferior boss, decent after training” answer

SECONDBEST(10 letters)

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Why does SECONDBEST fit?

SECONDBEST is the published 10-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Inferior boss, decent after training” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Inferior boss, decent after training”?

The answer is SECONDBEST.

How many letters are in the answer?

10 letters: SECONDBEST.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 6, 2026 at 6-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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