Red four from sevens or eights
Archive answer — August 12, 2026
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
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- 8. Clown prepared for war, perhaps
Answer: CARDGAME
- 9. Spot in which I will go fish?
Answer: PLAICE
- 10. Red four from sevens or eights
Answer: SORE
- 11. London school probing death on the wobbly bridge
Answer: FALSETEETH
- 12. Pick up only hearts and diamonds then in snap?
Answer: SEERED
- 14. Bridge holiday
Answer: PASSOVER
- 15. Hopeless at whist, I could get what it is!
Answer: ANAGRAM
- 17. Hearts, the first discarded by those not twisting?
Answer: TICKERS
- 20. Old maid and spider?
Answer: SPINSTER
- 22. 8 Across blasted, inaccessible?
Answer: FAROFF
- 23. Brag about drinking always, with office in location adjoining pub
Answer: BEERGARDEN
- 24. A little patience, else fish
Answer: EELS
- 25. Cheat thus toyed with love, heart surrendered
Answer: HUSTLE
- 26. Solo effort’s last seen by retiring footballer, giant
Answer: ELEPHANT
Down
- 1. 8 Across I’m excited to take on in general
Answer: NAPOLEON
- 2. Reportedly, celebrity out of work
Answer: IDLE
- 5. Partying, where piano found in skip?
Answer: APRESSKI
- 6. A stitch bandaged by beauty, community professional
Answer: CASEWORKER
- 7. Tool with key finally locked in dilapidated chest
Answer: SCYTHE
- 13. Eat greener bananas – and heal
Answer: REGENERATE
- 16. Budget ultimately invested in a better groomed animal
Answer: ANTEATER
- 18. Preparation for 8 Acrosses, solo and fish
Answer: RIFFLING
- 19. Drained cups free to be checked
Answer: BRIDLED
- 21. Benefit introducing former network
Answer: PLEXUS
- 22. Poker face in game, better concealing that
Answer: FINGER
The answer to “Red four from sevens or eights” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is SORE — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 10-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Red four from sevens or eights” answer
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Why does SORE fit?
SORE is the published 4-letter answer at 10-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Red four from sevens or eights” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Red four from sevens or eights”?
The answer is SORE.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: SORE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 10-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 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.