Man seeks new drug to hold water
Archive answer — August 13, 2026
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
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Across
- 5. Substitute case of stout with case of brandy
Answer: STANDBY
- 11. A Catholic member of the clergy is faithful
Answer: ACCURATE
- 12. Prevent Shakespeare forgetting Bottom
Answer: BAR
- 13. Woe is me! Reckless and extremely risky
Answer: MISERY
- 14. Degenerates wanting Academy Awards
Answer: TROPHIES
- 16. Man seeks new drug to hold water
Answer: MAKESENSE
- 21. Prince arrived in Hungary on vacation
Answer: HARRY
- 24. Stray lately wandering around California
Answer: ALLEYCAT
- 26. Greek character married bachelor, one with diamonds?
Answer: RHOMBI
- 28. Royal papers describing metal crown missing
Answer: PRINCESS
- 29. Trader: ‘Expensive coats, Levi’s – 60% off!’
Answer: DEALER
- 30. American to highlight revolting states
Answer: ASSERTS
- 31. ‘Snake’ – language of slander
Answer: ASPERSE
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- 2. Foolish like 1 + 9?
Answer: ASININE
- 3. I earn change importing without charge or latitude
Answer: AFREEREIN
- 4. Extra line to say farewell
Answer: LEGBYE
- 6. Heart admits nothing against being idle
Answer: TICKOVER
- 7. Point revealed by 14 or 13?
Answer: NORTH
- 8. Worries relatives when first king abdicates
Answer: BOTHERS
- 9. Dan perhaps mixing art material – it’s missing base
Answer: MARTIALARTIST
- 17. Add more detail to complex
Answer: ELABORATE
- 18. Celts ski, going downhill with the most smooth manner
Answer: SLICKEST
- 20. 7 star submarine
Answer: POLARIS
- 23. Second-tier attractions, those with trains?
Answer: BRIDES
The answer to “Man seeks new drug to hold water” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is MAKESENSE — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 13, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Man seeks new drug to hold water” answer
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Why does MAKESENSE fit?
MAKESENSE is the published 9-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Man seeks new drug to hold water” appeared?
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- August 13, 2026 (most recent)MAKESENSE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Man seeks new drug to hold water”?
The answer is MAKESENSE.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: MAKESENSE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 13, 2026 at 16-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 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.