Smart – beaming
Archive answer — July 23, 2026
14 Down
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“BRIGHT” is the published 6-letter fill for 14 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Thursday, July 23, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 5. Duly chair (anag) – of pressurised liquid, when moving
Answer: HYDRAULIC
- 8. Atom
Answer: IOTA
- 9. Instructional
Answer: DIDACTIC
- 10. Nap
Answer: SNOOZE
- 11. Gift
Answer: TALENT
- 13. Echoing effect
Answer: REVERB
- 15. Toddle like a mallard?
Answer: WADDLE
- 16. Posterior
Answer: BACKSIDE
- 18. Webpage with updated narrative
Answer: BLOG
- 19. Indiscriminate
Answer: HAPHAZARD
Down
- 1. Tree with winged fruits
Answer: SYCAMORE
- 2. Traipse
Answer: TRUDGE
- 3. Sports critic
Answer: PUNDIT
- 4. Plate
Answer: DISC
- 6. Pub area
Answer: LOUNGEBAR
- 7. Building alongside railway
Answer: SIGNALBOX
- 12. Flying beetle
Answer: LADYBIRD
- 14. Smart – beaming
Answer: BRIGHT
- 15. Good idea
Answer: WHEEZE
- 17. Central Asian chief or prince
Answer: KHAN
The answer to “Smart – beaming” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is BRIGHT — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 23, 2026 at 14-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Smart – beaming” answer
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Why does BRIGHT fit?
BRIGHT is the published 6-letter answer at 14-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Smart – beaming” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Smart – beaming”?
The answer is BRIGHT.
How many letters are in the answer?
6 letters: BRIGHT.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 23, 2026 at 14-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 23, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.