One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)

Archive answer — July 30, 2026

24 Across

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“IGNORAMUS” is the published 9-letter fill for 24 Across. 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 Thursday, July 30, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Quickly recite (something)
  2. 8Money (slang)
  3. 9Perspective
  4. 10Tent, tower or jar?
  5. 13Watery liquid, esp when separated from coagulating blood
  6. 15Sharp and perceptive
  7. 16Standard
  8. 17Natural
  9. 19Be successful
  10. 20Government, anaesthetic or radio?
  11. 21Carry (eg a gun)
  12. 24One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)IGNORAMUS
  13. 25Place to retreat to
  14. 26The bottom of something

Down

14 clues
  1. 2Extremely dry
  2. 3Alternative to the country
  3. 4Secretly married
  4. 5Charity race
  5. 6Harmonious start
  6. 7How long food can be stored for
  7. 11One should help
  8. 12Testing period
  9. 13Twisting shape
  10. 14What a story teaches us
  11. 18Head (slang)
  12. 19Early release from prison
  13. 221975 film directed by Steven Spielberg
  14. 23It’s used to make cheese

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Quickly recite (something)

    Answer: RATTLEOFF

  2. 8. Money (slang)

    Answer: DOSH

  3. 9. Perspective

    Answer: VIEWPOINT

  4. 10. Tent, tower or jar?

    Answer: BELL

  5. 13. Watery liquid, esp when separated from coagulating blood

    Answer: SERUM

  6. 15. Sharp and perceptive

    Answer: SHREWD

  7. 16. Standard

    Answer: NORMAL

  8. 17. Natural

    Answer: INBORN

  9. 19. Be successful

    Answer: PAYOFF

  10. 20. Government, anaesthetic or radio?

    Answer: LOCAL

  11. 21. Carry (eg a gun)

    Answer: TOTE

  12. 24. One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)

    Answer: IGNORAMUS

  13. 25. Place to retreat to

    Answer: NOOK

  14. 26. The bottom of something

    Answer: UNDERSIDE

Down

  1. 2. Extremely dry

    Answer: ARID

  2. 3. Alternative to the country

    Answer: TOWN

  3. 4. Secretly married

    Answer: ELOPED

  4. 5. Charity race

    Answer: FUNRUN

  5. 6. Harmonious start

    Answer: HONEYMOON

  6. 7. How long food can be stored for

    Answer: SHELFLIFE

  7. 11. One should help

    Answer: ASSISTANT

  8. 12. Testing period

    Answer: PROBATION

  9. 13. Twisting shape

    Answer: SWIRL

  10. 14. What a story teaches us

    Answer: MORAL

  11. 18. Head (slang)

    Answer: NOGGIN

  12. 19. Early release from prison

    Answer: PAROLE

  13. 22. 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg

    Answer: JAWS

  14. 23. It’s used to make cheese

    Answer: CURD

The answer to “One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is IGNORAMUS — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 30, 2026 at 24-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)” answer

IGNORAMUS(9 letters)

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Why does IGNORAMUS fit?

IGNORAMUS is the published 9-letter answer at 24-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “One’s foolish – or amusing (anag)”?

The answer is IGNORAMUS.

How many letters are in the answer?

9 letters: IGNORAMUS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 30, 2026 at 24-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?

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