Band sets ashore, losing some characters
Archive answer — August 22, 2026
13 Across
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“SASH” is the published 4-letter fill for 13 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Eastern European involved in antislavery
Answer: SLAV
- 4. Where badger’s hiding in Massachusetts
Answer: SETT
- 7. Always eco-friendly and never unpopular
Answer: EVERGREEN
- 9. Use this for hacking, chesty spasms
Answer: SCYTHE
- 10. Revolutionary to slaughter Grand National winner
Answer: REDRUM
- 13. Band sets ashore, losing some characters
Answer: SASH
- 14. What’s poisonous if eaten? Amphibians, idiot!
Answer: TOADSTOOL
- 15. Correct: movement of the sea is ebbing
Answer: EDIT
- 16. Right, is energy to increase in price?
Answer: RISE
Down
- 2. ‘Untruth? Good!’ (English Lord)
Answer: LIEGE
- 4. Observe Duke with yen to be disreputable
Answer: SEEDY
- 5. Silent, with malfunctioning musical instrument
Answer: TINWHISTLE
- 6. Intervened unwisely and created once again
Answer: REINVENTED
- 11. Big meal that’s part of Zoroastrianism
Answer: ROAST
- 12. Skinflint emirs, after your change
Answer: MISER
- 13. Finishes, as pimples coming up
Answer: STOPS
The answer to “Band sets ashore, losing some characters” in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword is SASH — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 22, 2026 at 13-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Band sets ashore, losing some characters” answer
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Why does SASH fit?
SASH is the published 4-letter answer at 13-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Band sets ashore, losing some characters” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Band sets ashore, losing some characters”?
The answer is SASH.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: SASH.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword for August 22, 2026 at 13-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 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.