That doesn’t matter!

Archive answer — July 16, 2026

3 Down

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Clue explained

“SOWHAT” is the published 6-letter fill for 3 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, July 16, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Rider
  2. 7Less than intellectual
  3. 8North African capital
  4. 10Bludgeon
  5. 11Clamour
  6. 13Ordering of words
  7. 15Starry
  8. 17Acquire by flattery
  9. 18Gobble (up) – large canine
  10. 21Slice into two equal parts
  11. 22Bony arrangement
  12. 23Chill!

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Welshpool’s county
  2. 2Nippy
  3. 3That doesn’t matter!SOWHAT
  4. 4Unsparing
  5. 5Wild feline
  6. 6Anvil user
  7. 9Retail thief
  8. 12Language in Denpasar
  9. 14Short book
  10. 16Broccoli part
  11. 19Egg producer
  12. 20Eurovision winners 1974, in Brighton

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. Rider

    Answer: POSTSCRIPT

  2. 7. Less than intellectual

    Answer: LOWBROW

  3. 8. North African capital

    Answer: TUNIS

  4. 10. Bludgeon

    Answer: COSH

  5. 11. Clamour

    Answer: BALLYHOO

  6. 13. Ordering of words

    Answer: SYNTAX

  7. 15. Starry

    Answer: ASTRAL

  8. 17. Acquire by flattery

    Answer: INVEIGLE

  9. 18. Gobble (up) – large canine

    Answer: WOLF

  10. 21. Slice into two equal parts

    Answer: HALVE

  11. 22. Bony arrangement

    Answer: RIBCAGE

  12. 23. Chill!

    Answer: TAKEITEASY

Down

  1. 1. Welshpool’s county

    Answer: POWYS

  2. 2. Nippy

    Answer: SPRY

  3. 3. That doesn’t matter!

    Answer: SOWHAT

  4. 4. Unsparing

    Answer: RUTHLESS

  5. 5. Wild feline

    Answer: PANTHER

  6. 6. Anvil user

    Answer: BLACKSMITH

  7. 9. Retail thief

    Answer: SHOPLIFTER

  8. 12. Language in Denpasar

    Answer: BALINESE

  9. 14. Short book

    Answer: NOVELLA

  10. 16. Broccoli part

    Answer: FLORET

  11. 19. Egg producer

    Answer: OVARY

  12. 20. Eurovision winners 1974, in Brighton

    Answer: ABBA

The answer to “That doesn’t matter!” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is SOWHAT — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 16, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“That doesn’t matter!” answer

SOWHAT(6 letters)

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Why does SOWHAT fit?

SOWHAT is the published 6-letter answer at 3-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “That doesn’t matter!” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “That doesn’t matter!”?

The answer is SOWHAT.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: SOWHAT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 16, 2026 at 3-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 16, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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