Measure English trout initially found in French sea
Archive answer — August 13, 2026
15 Across
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“METER” is the published 5-letter fill for 15 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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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 “Measure English trout initially found in French sea” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is METER — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 13, 2026 at 15-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Measure English trout initially found in French sea” answer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Measure English trout initially found in French sea”?
The answer is METER.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: METER.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 13, 2026 at 15-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?
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