Beaton or B. DeMille?

Archive answer — August 7, 2026

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“CECIL” is the published 5-letter fill for 9 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 Friday, August 7, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Positive thinking
  2. 5Bird with ability to mimic human voice
  3. 9Beaton or B. DeMille?CECIL
  4. 10Gymnastic entertainer
  5. 11Not sincere
  6. 13Sid – or Julius?
  7. 14One of the family – or one of the gang?
  8. 17Must-have
  9. 20Runs in tights
  10. 21Apply (oneself)
  11. 22Follow orders
  12. 23Mint

Down

12 clues
  1. 1As soon as
  2. 2Nice to touch
  3. 3Having many aspects
  4. 4Hirsute
  5. 6Lout
  6. 7Creative skill
  7. 81818 Mary Shelley novel
  8. 12Resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast
  9. 15In the middle of
  10. 16It marks one’s place on a computer
  11. 18Comedian Murphy or Frasier dog
  12. 19Simmer (with anger perhaps)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Positive thinking

    Answer: OPTIMISM

  2. 5. Bird with ability to mimic human voice

    Answer: MYNA

  3. 9. Beaton or B. DeMille?

    Answer: CECIL

  4. 10. Gymnastic entertainer

    Answer: ACROBAT

  5. 11. Not sincere

    Answer: DISINGENUOUS

  6. 13. Sid – or Julius?

    Answer: CAESAR

  7. 14. One of the family – or one of the gang?

    Answer: MEMBER

  8. 17. Must-have

    Answer: PREREQUISITE

  9. 20. Runs in tights

    Answer: LADDERS

  10. 21. Apply (oneself)

    Answer: EXERT

  11. 22. Follow orders

    Answer: OBEY

  12. 23. Mint

    Answer: BRANDNEW

Down

  1. 1. As soon as

    Answer: ONCE

  2. 2. Nice to touch

    Answer: TACTILE

  3. 3. Having many aspects

    Answer: MULTIFACETED

  4. 4. Hirsute

    Answer: SHAGGY

  5. 6. Lout

    Answer: YOBBO

  6. 7. Creative skill

    Answer: ARTISTRY

  7. 8. 1818 Mary Shelley novel

    Answer: FRANKENSTEIN

  8. 12. Resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast

    Answer: ACAPULCO

  9. 15. In the middle of

    Answer: BETWEEN

  10. 16. It marks one’s place on a computer

    Answer: CURSOR

  11. 18. Comedian Murphy or Frasier dog

    Answer: EDDIE

  12. 19. Simmer (with anger perhaps)

    Answer: STEW

The answer to “Beaton or B. DeMille?” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is CECIL — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 7, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Beaton or B. DeMille?” answer

CECIL(5 letters)

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Why does CECIL fit?

CECIL is the published 5-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Beaton or B. DeMille?” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Beaton or B. DeMille?”?

The answer is CECIL.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: CECIL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 7, 2026 at 9-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 7, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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