Can I use this Guardian Quick Crossword page without seeing every answer?

Yes. Answers stay behind individual reveal controls, so you can uncover one letter, group, word, domino, square, or clue at a time.

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Open the Guardian Quick Crossword archive linked on this page and choose any available date. Each archived puzzle has its own permanent answer page.

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Hints and a step-by-step reveal for August 5, 2026. Nothing is shown until you ask for it.

August 5, 2026

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11 clues

12 clues

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The seven previous available puzzles, linked to their permanent dated pages.

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Can I use this Guardian Quick Crossword page without seeing every answer?: Yes. Answers stay behind individual reveal controls, so you can uncover one letter, group, word, domino, square, or clue at a time.
Where can I find past Guardian Quick Crossword answers?: Open the Guardian Quick Crossword archive linked on this page and choose any available date. Each archived puzzle has its own permanent answer page.