Skilful writer

Archive answer — July 21, 2026

12 Across

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Clue explained

“WORDSMITH” is the published 9-letter fill for 12 Across. 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 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

13 clues
  1. 1Rum and lime juice cocktail
  2. 4Servant
  3. 8Old coin of e.g. Italy or the Netherlands
  4. 9Nonetheless
  5. 10Free lad (anag)
  6. 11Small record label
  7. 12Skilful writerWORDSMITH
  8. 17Last Greek letter
  9. 19M25, e.g.
  10. 21Lover
  11. 22Cinema guide
  12. 23Assets
  13. 24Of gnashers

Down

13 clues
  1. 1Fielding position
  2. 2Black and grey bird
  3. 3Teacher
  4. 5From a country on the tip of the Persian Gulf
  5. 6Graphic
  6. 7Full-length pitched delivery
  7. 9Good grief!
  8. 13Grantee (anag)
  9. 14Axe
  10. 15Light dessert
  11. 16Word ending in ‘s’, usually
  12. 18Leap for joy
  13. 20Tuber (anag)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Rum and lime juice cocktail

    Answer: MOJITO

  2. 4. Servant

    Answer: SKIVVY

  3. 8. Old coin of e.g. Italy or the Netherlands

    Answer: DUCAT

  4. 9. Nonetheless

    Answer: HOWEVER

  5. 10. Free lad (anag)

    Answer: FEDERAL

  6. 11. Small record label

    Answer: INDIE

  7. 12. Skilful writer

    Answer: WORDSMITH

  8. 17. Last Greek letter

    Answer: OMEGA

  9. 19. M25, e.g.

    Answer: ORBITAL

  10. 21. Lover

    Answer: SQUEEZE

  11. 22. Cinema guide

    Answer: USHER

  12. 23. Assets

    Answer: ESTATE

  13. 24. Of gnashers

    Answer: DENTAL

Down

  1. 1. Fielding position

    Answer: MIDOFF

  2. 2. Black and grey bird

    Answer: JACKDAW

  3. 3. Teacher

    Answer: TUTOR

  4. 5. From a country on the tip of the Persian Gulf

    Answer: KUWAITI

  5. 6. Graphic

    Answer: VIVID

  6. 7. Full-length pitched delivery

    Answer: YORKER

  7. 9. Good grief!

    Answer: HOLYSMOKE

  8. 13. Grantee (anag)

    Answer: REAGENT

  9. 14. Axe

    Answer: HATCHET

  10. 15. Light dessert

    Answer: MOUSSE

  11. 16. Word ending in ‘s’, usually

    Answer: PLURAL

  12. 18. Leap for joy

    Answer: EXULT

  13. 20. Tuber (anag)

    Answer: BRUTE

The answer to “Skilful writer” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is WORDSMITH — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 21, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Skilful writer” answer

WORDSMITH(9 letters)

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Why does WORDSMITH fit?

WORDSMITH is the published 9-letter answer at 12-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Skilful writer” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Skilful writer”?

The answer is WORDSMITH.

How many letters are in the answer?

9 letters: WORDSMITH.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 21, 2026 at 12-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 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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