Party time for Dorothy?

Archive answer — August 1, 2026

8 Across

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“DOT” is the published 3-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

10 clues
  1. 1Men lose it, rocking important event
  2. 7Another bag eventually contains cattle feed
  3. 8Party time for Dorothy?DOT
  4. 9Record different tone
  5. 10Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said
  6. 12Nick allowed piece of meat
  7. 14Fight useless party hosts
  8. 17Reportedly queue for fish eggs
  9. 18Items of headwear found in vast urban sprawl
  10. 19Old friend in deadlock

Down

10 clues
  1. 1Value in summer items
  2. 2According to hearsay, was first metal used in pipes by Romans
  3. 3Country we send jerks
  4. 4Instruction for dermatology nurses
  5. 5Go into winkle business
  6. 6Horny individual is hornier, ‘cos drunk
  7. 11Recent changes for netball player
  8. 13Article thanks Greek character
  9. 15Calm section announced
  10. 16Part of Far East region

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Men lose it, rocking important event

    Answer: MILESTONE

  2. 7. Another bag eventually contains cattle feed

    Answer: HERBAGE

  3. 8. Party time for Dorothy?

    Answer: DOT

  4. 9. Record different tone

    Answer: NOTE

  5. 10. Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said

    Answer: BEARER

  6. 12. Nick allowed piece of meat

    Answer: CUTLET

  7. 14. Fight useless party hosts

    Answer: SPAR

  8. 17. Reportedly queue for fish eggs

    Answer: ROE

  9. 18. Items of headwear found in vast urban sprawl

    Answer: TURBANS

  10. 19. Old friend in deadlock

    Answer: STALEMATE

Down

  1. 1. Value in summer items

    Answer: MERIT

  2. 2. According to hearsay, was first metal used in pipes by Romans

    Answer: LEAD

  3. 3. Country we send jerks

    Answer: SWEDEN

  4. 4. Instruction for dermatology nurses

    Answer: ORDER

  5. 5. Go into winkle business

    Answer: ENTERPRISE

  6. 6. Horny individual is hornier, ‘cos drunk

    Answer: RHINOCEROS

  7. 11. Recent changes for netball player

    Answer: CENTRE

  8. 13. Article thanks Greek character

    Answer: THETA

  9. 15. Calm section announced

    Answer: PEACE

  10. 16. Part of Far East region

    Answer: AREA

The answer to “Party time for Dorothy?” in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword is DOT — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 1, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Party time for Dorothy?” answer

DOT(3 letters)

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Why does DOT fit?

DOT is the published 3-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Party time for Dorothy?” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Party time for Dorothy?”?

The answer is DOT.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: DOT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword for August 1, 2026 at 8-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 Quick Cryptic answers page for August 1, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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