Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit
Archive answer — August 7, 2026
11 Across
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“WATERMELON” is the published 10-letter fill for 11 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Friday, August 7, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 5. Spotted predator – shark is caught
Answer: CHEETAH
- 9. Young male nurse is loaded
Answer: LADEN
- 10. Tea, cream – not full fat – oddly it’s a Cambodian delicacy
Answer: TARANTULA
- 11. Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit
Answer: WATERMELON
- 14. Pop singer’s ill – lie about swallowing pill in trashed Ibis hotel
Answer: BILLIEEILISH
- 18. TV star barking cruelly at crew (6.6)
Answer: TRACEYULLMAN
- 22. Hunk needing reason to start op-ed?
Answer: THINKPIECE
- 25. Corrupt state maybe does if cutting back
Answer: PUTREFIED
- 27. Expensive – taking 150 Euros, say
Answer: DECLARE
- 28. In bed, weary, drinking wine – quite the opposite
Answer: RETIRED
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- 3. In France and in Germany, shaver sounded 1 across?
Answer: FUNDRAISER
- 4. Tax article without it
Answer: TITHE
- 5. My friend entertains men with essentially new material
Answer: CORPOREAL
- 6. Ages in prison’s manure shed
Answer: EONS
- 7. A film star cycles and waves
Answer: TSUNAMIS
- 8. Pine nut’s beginning to be problem
Answer: HEADACHE
- 13. School paid to spin results in mock
Answer: DISAPPOINT
- 16. Leaves power drills on the counter, securely fastened
Answer: STRAPPED
- 17. Sedative not applicable on piercing in the middle of the ear
Answer: NARCOTIC
- 19. Stock of wine merchant delivered
Answer: CELLAR
- 20. Gossipy magazine journalist is excited
Answer: HEATED
- 24. Excellent, for example, to be Morocco-bound
Answer: MEGA
The answer to “Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is WATERMELON — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 7, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit” answer
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Why does WATERMELON fit?
WATERMELON is the published 10-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
- August 7, 2026 (most recent)WATERMELON
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Call Musk with Washington opening that ought to bear fruit”?
The answer is WATERMELON.
How many letters are in the answer?
10 letters: WATERMELON.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 7, 2026 at 11-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 August 7, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.