Consent

Archive answer — July 20, 2026

4 Down

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Clue explained

“ACQUIESCENCE” is the published 12-letter fill for 4 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Monday, July 20, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Electrical item momentarily illuminating things
  2. 8Blue – purplish butterfly
  3. 9Monkey with long face
  4. 10Lewdness
  5. 11Metal, atomic number 30
  6. 13Unilateral
  7. 14Tiny tree art
  8. 16Sewing case
  9. 17Result of division
  10. 19Mesopotamian city in modern day Iraq
  11. 20Small lizard
  12. 21Word-finding reference

Down

10 clues
  1. 1Fade role (anag)
  2. 2Think highly of
  3. 3Hew
  4. 4ConsentACQUIESCENCE
  5. 5GP’s paperwork
  6. 6Go through whole innings with wicket intact
  7. 7Hookah – confused talk
  8. 12Country homes?
  9. 15English romantic painter (1775-1851)
  10. 18Circus insect?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Electrical item momentarily illuminating things

    Answer: FLASHLAMP

  2. 8. Blue – purplish butterfly

    Answer: AZURE

  3. 9. Monkey with long face

    Answer: MACAQUE

  4. 10. Lewdness

    Answer: RIBALDRY

  5. 11. Metal, atomic number 30

    Answer: ZINC

  6. 13. Unilateral

    Answer: ONEWAY

  7. 14. Tiny tree art

    Answer: BONSAI

  8. 16. Sewing case

    Answer: ETUI

  9. 17. Result of division

    Answer: QUOTIENT

  10. 19. Mesopotamian city in modern day Iraq

    Answer: BABYLON

  11. 20. Small lizard

    Answer: GECKO

  12. 21. Word-finding reference

    Answer: THESAURUS

Down

  1. 1. Fade role (anag)

    Answer: FREELOAD

  2. 2. Think highly of

    Answer: ADMIRE

  3. 3. Hew

    Answer: HACK

  4. 4. Consent

    Answer: ACQUIESCENCE

  5. 5. GP’s paperwork

    Answer: PRESCRIPTION

  6. 6. Go through whole innings with wicket intact

    Answer: CARRYONESBAT

  7. 7. Hookah – confused talk

    Answer: HUBBLEBUBBLE

  8. 12. Country homes?

    Answer: COTTAGES

  9. 15. English romantic painter (1775-1851)

    Answer: TURNER

  10. 18. Circus insect?

    Answer: FLEA

The answer to “Consent” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is ACQUIESCENCE — a 12-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 20, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Consent” answer

ACQUIESCENCE(12 letters)

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Why does ACQUIESCENCE fit?

ACQUIESCENCE is the published 12-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Consent” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Consent”?

The answer is ACQUIESCENCE.

How many letters are in the answer?

12 letters: ACQUIESCENCE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 20, 2026 at 4-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 20, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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