Troubled
Archive answer — August 1, 2026
11 Across
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“UPSET” is the published 5-letter fill for 11 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Saturday, August 1, 2026 appearance
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12 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. Ability to see in the dark
Answer: NIGHTVISION
- 9. Can? – eat corn in (anag)
Answer: CONTAINER
- 10. Bath or Cheltenham?
Answer: SPA
- 11. Troubled
Answer: UPSET
- 13. Find one by the canal
Answer: TOWPATH
- 14. Growing season
Answer: SPRING
- 15. Continue for too long
Answer: DRAGON
- 18. Table support
Answer: TRESTLE
- 20. Meet the required standard
Answer: CUTIT
- 21. Drink (if quick)
Answer: ONE
- 22. Reprimand
Answer: TALKINGTO
- 24. Lovers’ meeting
Answer: ASSIGNATION
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- 2. Fleming or Rankin?
Answer: IAN
- 3. Cheer
Answer: HEARTEN
- 4. Fair, project or case?
Answer: VANITY
- 5. Twisted bit of ironmongery
Answer: SCREW
- 6. Barrage
Answer: ONSLAUGHT
- 7. Purchase made – I quit casino (anag)
Answer: ACQUISITION
- 8. Scheme
Answer: MACHINATION
- 12. Morgan le Fay, for instance
Answer: SORCERESS
- 16. Proof of purchase
Answer: RECEIPT
- 17. Russian-born American songwriter Irving _____
Answer: BERLIN
- 19. For all the orchestra to play
Answer: TUTTI
- 23. Sticky substance
Answer: GOO
The answer to “Troubled” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is UPSET — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 1, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Troubled” answer
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Why does UPSET fit?
UPSET is the published 5-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Troubled” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Troubled”?
The answer is UPSET.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: UPSET.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 1, 2026 at 11-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 August 1, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.