Run gently

Archive answer — July 14, 2026

19 Down

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Clue explained

“TROT” is the published 4-letter fill for 19 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, July 14, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Mush
  2. 3Precariousness
  3. 8Bawl
  4. 9Quiet
  5. 11Gear with toggles
  6. 14Get on hands and knees
  7. 15Rising balloon gas
  8. 17Nobs
  9. 20Eager hit (anag)
  10. 21Group
  11. 22Truncate
  12. 23Test (anag) – proofreader’s jargon

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Typical example
  2. 2Playground game
  3. 4Add to
  4. 5Unteach pet (anag) – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
  5. 6Thrashing
  6. 7Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird
  7. 10Intense level of excitement
  8. 12Toxic
  9. 13My hat set (anag)
  10. 16Church attendant
  11. 18Dapper
  12. 19Run gentlyTROT

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 1. Mush

    Answer: PULP

  2. 3. Precariousness

    Answer: JEOPARDY

  3. 8. Bawl

    Answer: ROAR

  4. 9. Quiet

    Answer: TRANQUIL

  5. 11. Gear with toggles

    Answer: DUFFELCOAT

  6. 14. Get on hands and knees

    Answer: GROVEL

  7. 15. Rising balloon gas

    Answer: HELIUM

  8. 17. Nobs

    Answer: UPPERCRUST

  9. 20. Eager hit (anag)

    Answer: HERITAGE

  10. 21. Group

    Answer: BEVY

  11. 22. Truncate

    Answer: CUTSHORT

  12. 23. Test (anag) – proofreader’s jargon

    Answer: STET

Down

  1. 1. Typical example

    Answer: PARADIGM

  2. 2. Playground game

    Answer: LEAPFROG

  3. 4. Add to

    Answer: ENRICH

  4. 5. Unteach pet (anag) – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy

    Answer: PENTATEUCH

  5. 6. Thrashing

    Answer: ROUT

  6. 7. Protein and fat nourishing embryonic bird

    Answer: YOLK

  7. 10. Intense level of excitement

    Answer: FEVERPITCH

  8. 12. Toxic

    Answer: VIRULENT

  9. 13. My hat set (anag)

    Answer: AMETHYST

  10. 16. Church attendant

    Answer: VERGER

  11. 18. Dapper

    Answer: CHIC

  12. 19. Run gently

    Answer: TROT

The answer to “Run gently” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is TROT — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 14, 2026 at 19-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Run gently” answer

TROT(4 letters)

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Why does TROT fit?

TROT is the published 4-letter answer at 19-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Run gently” 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Run gently”?

The answer is TROT.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: TROT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 14, 2026 at 19-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 Quick answers page for July 14, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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