Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said
Archive answer — August 1, 2026
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“BEARER” is the published 6-letter fill for 10 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Men lose it, rocking important event
Answer: MILESTONE
- 7. Another bag eventually contains cattle feed
Answer: HERBAGE
- 8. Party time for Dorothy?
Answer: DOT
- 9. Record different tone
Answer: NOTE
- 10. Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said
Answer: BEARER
- 12. Nick allowed piece of meat
Answer: CUTLET
- 14. Fight useless party hosts
Answer: SPAR
- 17. Reportedly queue for fish eggs
Answer: ROE
- 18. Items of headwear found in vast urban sprawl
Answer: TURBANS
- 19. Old friend in deadlock
Answer: STALEMATE
Down
- 1. Value in summer items
Answer: MERIT
- 3. Country we send jerks
Answer: SWEDEN
- 4. Instruction for dermatology nurses
Answer: ORDER
- 5. Go into winkle business
Answer: ENTERPRISE
- 6. Horny individual is hornier, ‘cos drunk
Answer: RHINOCEROS
- 11. Recent changes for netball player
Answer: CENTRE
- 13. Article thanks Greek character
Answer: THETA
- 15. Calm section announced
Answer: PEACE
- 16. Part of Far East region
Answer: AREA
The answer to “Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said” in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword is BEARER — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 1, 2026 at 10-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said” answer
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Why does BEARER fit?
BEARER is the published 6-letter answer at 10-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Person carrying coffin is more exposed, it’s said”?
The answer is BEARER.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: BEARER.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword for August 1, 2026 at 10-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.