With windows sealed, say, in hut
Archive answer — August 18, 2026
17 Across
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“SHUTTERED” is the published 9-letter fill for 17 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance
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16 clues- 17With windows sealed, say, in hutSHUTTERED
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13 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Crazy French soul, this woman
Answer: MADAME
- 4. Takes over present-day stop-over
Answer: ADOPTS
- 9. Tin and silver catch
Answer: SNAG
- 10. Ill-advised Greek ‘humor’ showing Asian guerrilla movement
Answer: KHMERROUGE
- 11. Fixed time around rugged ridges
Answer: ARETES
- 12. Got plastered?
Answer: RENDERED
- 13. Saul’s home rebuilt as one for the poor
Answer: ALMSHOUSE
- 15. Verse omitted from cover song
Answer: DUET
- 16. It’s seen amongst beta, lambda and others
Answer: ETAL
- 17. With windows sealed, say, in hut
Answer: SHUTTERED
- 21. Unrivalled, as the House of Lords in recess
Answer: PEERLESS
- 22. Cost of maintenance all the way to fortification
Answer: UPKEEP
- 24. Dessert Azed rejects, served in a globe
Answer: ZABAGLIONE
- 25. Enthusiasm at heart of Maoris’ home
Answer: ZEAL
- 26. Songs by Schubert suggested by violinist
Answer: LIEDER
- 27. Old England, Peru – new continent
Answer: EUROPE
Down
- 1. Ore obtained by worker underground, a trainee
Answer: MINERAL
- 3. Arranges party – with what’s available
Answer: MAKESDO
- 5. Fearless Bobby that’ll open the Guardian
Answer: DARING
- 6. Action completely adopting inverted interior design
Answer: PROCEDURE
- 7. Recommend guests get changed around midnight
Answer: SUGGEST
- 8. Frantically text Posh about test result of where’s it at
Answer: XMARKSTHESPOT
- 14. Domestic flight
Answer: STAIRCASE
- 16. Closely examine as I weep noisily
Answer: EYEBALL
- 18. Letter about impolite PM
Answer: TRUDEAU
- 19. Most of team gathering at lift
Answer: ELEVATE
- 20. Great effort making boot
Answer: WELLIE
- 23. Tibetan priest leaves US city for instrument
Answer: KAZOO
The answer to “With windows sealed, say, in hut” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is SHUTTERED — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 18, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“With windows sealed, say, in hut” answer
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Why does SHUTTERED fit?
SHUTTERED is the published 9-letter answer at 17-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “With windows sealed, say, in hut” 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 18, 2026 (most recent)SHUTTERED
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “With windows sealed, say, in hut”?
The answer is SHUTTERED.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: SHUTTERED.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 18, 2026 at 17-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 18, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.