Ralph snatches ‘er wig
Archive answer — August 6, 2026
22 Down
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“PERUKE” is the published 6-letter fill for 22 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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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 8. More than one man mountain somewhere in 15
Answer: KINGSTON
- 10. See 9
Answer: STAR
- 11. Python catches boa wandering by say, somewhere in 15
Answer: MONTEGOBAY
- 14. Hats off, supply a wrap
Answer: WELLDONE
- 15. Was she not given a choice to speak for country?
Answer: JAMAICA
- 17. Oath’s not a pretence, would Aussie say?
Answer: STREWTH
- 20. See 26
Answer: SALTFISH
- 22. Old man’s taken to island, 15 by the sound of it?
Answer: PATOIS
- 23. One struck by god, Cupid
Answer: MATCHMAKER
- 24. See 25
Answer: BOLT
- 26. A fantastic island chef takes dish from 15
Answer: ACKEEAND
Down
- 1. Bacterium in rum real, is it?
Answer: LISTERIA
- 2. Setter in a dress that’s short
Answer: AGAR
- 3. Belly squeezed by fifth columnist in squat
Answer: STUMPY
- 4. Nobody drunk now nobody drinks!
Answer: UNKNOWN
- 5. Activation of lever in bed to get warmer at night?
Answer: COVERLET
- 6. Inferior boss, decent after training
Answer: SECONDBEST
- 7. Knight guzzling absinthe, originally on the wagon
Answer: GAWAIN
- 13. Thing concluding film featuring final lightweight item
Answer: PLASTICBAG
- 16. Rodent taking wodge around lunchtime?
Answer: CHIPMUNK
- 18. Frivolous throw, cast and pitch?
Answer: TRIFLING
- 19. Periods on horseback where British king into himself?
Answer: CHUKKAS
- 21. Counter when a god denied church
Answer: ABACUS
- 22. Ralph snatches ‘er wig
Answer: PERUKE
- 24. Bellyache – something in 15’s patty?
Answer: BEEF
The answer to “Ralph snatches ‘er wig” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is PERUKE — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 6, 2026 at 22-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Ralph snatches ‘er wig” answer
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Why does PERUKE fit?
PERUKE is the published 6-letter answer at 22-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Ralph snatches ‘er wig” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Ralph snatches ‘er wig”?
The answer is PERUKE.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: PERUKE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 6, 2026 at 22-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 August 6, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.