Clamour
Archive answer — July 16, 2026
11 Across
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“BALLYHOO” is the published 8-letter fill for 11 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Thursday, July 16, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Rider
Answer: POSTSCRIPT
- 7. Less than intellectual
Answer: LOWBROW
- 8. North African capital
Answer: TUNIS
- 10. Bludgeon
Answer: COSH
- 11. Clamour
Answer: BALLYHOO
- 13. Ordering of words
Answer: SYNTAX
- 15. Starry
Answer: ASTRAL
- 17. Acquire by flattery
Answer: INVEIGLE
- 18. Gobble (up) – large canine
Answer: WOLF
- 21. Slice into two equal parts
Answer: HALVE
- 22. Bony arrangement
Answer: RIBCAGE
- 23. Chill!
Answer: TAKEITEASY
Down
- 1. Welshpool’s county
Answer: POWYS
- 2. Nippy
Answer: SPRY
- 3. That doesn’t matter!
Answer: SOWHAT
- 4. Unsparing
Answer: RUTHLESS
- 5. Wild feline
Answer: PANTHER
- 6. Anvil user
Answer: BLACKSMITH
- 9. Retail thief
Answer: SHOPLIFTER
- 12. Language in Denpasar
Answer: BALINESE
- 14. Short book
Answer: NOVELLA
- 16. Broccoli part
Answer: FLORET
- 19. Egg producer
Answer: OVARY
- 20. Eurovision winners 1974, in Brighton
Answer: ABBA
The answer to “Clamour” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is BALLYHOO — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 16, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Clamour” answer
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Why does BALLYHOO fit?
BALLYHOO is the published 8-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Clamour” 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.
- July 16, 2026 (most recent)BALLYHOO
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Clamour”?
The answer is BALLYHOO.
How many letters are in the answer?
8 letters: BALLYHOO.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 16, 2026 at 11-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 answers page for July 16, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.