2 followed by Tesla obliquely
Archive answer — August 19, 2026
23 Down
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
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Answer: YOGIBEAR
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Answer: ASSET
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Answer: ANON
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Answer: ELSALVADOR
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Answer: DANIEL
- 14. Football team crush defensive formation
Answer: MILLWALL
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Answer: CLARENCE
- 23. Personal assistant admits one form of word blindness
Answer: ALEXIA
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Answer: REDADMIRAL
- 26. Heartless bum in prison
Answer: CAGE
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Answer: INCAN
- 28. I mention getting hammered before you can say Jack Robinson
Answer: INNOTIME
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- 1. Benny Hill?
Answer: MOUNTAIN
- 2. Hero knocked over nuclear fuel
Answer: LION
- 3. 11 stopping Spanish team getting close again
Answer: RESEAL
- 4. Suppose Big Bird’s turning up to support Trump?
Answer: PRESUME
- 5. Mother starts to upset Lily Savage
Answer: MAUL
- 6. Award sounded crazy for playwright
Answer: OSCARWILDE
- 7. Bad-tempered types last to get up for walk
Answer: STROLL
- 13. Value of New Romantic EP
Answer: IMPORTANCE
- 15. Shot regularly dismissed Ollie Pope
Answer: LEO
- 17. Study of depression cut short
Answer: DEN
- 19. Swindling trick from man in uniform
Answer: SKINGAME
- 20. Denis Villeneuve’s right to film movie in US city
Answer: DETROIT
- 22. Chemist replacing parts of large Whopper
Answer: LIEBIG
- 23. 2 followed by Tesla obliquely
Answer: ASLANT
- 25. Artist trimmed long hair
Answer: MANE
- 26. Musical Youth finally escaping from Jaws
Answer: CATS
The answer to “2 followed by Tesla obliquely” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is ASLANT — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 19, 2026 at 23-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“2 followed by Tesla obliquely” answer
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Why does ASLANT fit?
ASLANT is the published 6-letter answer at 23-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “2 followed by Tesla obliquely” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “2 followed by Tesla obliquely”?
The answer is ASLANT.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: ASLANT.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for August 19, 2026 at 23-Down.
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 19, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.