Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid
Archive answer — August 12, 2026
12 Down
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“BADDEBT” is the published 7-letter fill for 12 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 5. Adulation
Answer: HEROWORSHIP
- 7. Play thing? – rugby forward
Answer: PROP
- 8. Reserve – space
Answer: DISTANCE
- 11. Not precise
Answer: VAGUE
- 13. Intense
Answer: ACUTE
- 14. Source of the National Trust’s logo
Answer: OAKTREE
- 16. Ran slowly
Answer: TRICKLED
- 17. Put a coin in here
Answer: SLOT
- 18. Psychological barrier
Answer: MENTALBLOCK
Down
- 1. Give up (an idea) or mention (a name)
Answer: DROP
- 2. This makes no sense
Answer: TWADDLE
- 3. Bit of fried potato
Answer: CRISP
- 4. Long-tailed (when male) game bird
Answer: PHEASANT
- 5. Irresponsible, haphazard
Answer: HARUMSCARUM
- 6. Illustrated publication
Answer: PICTUREBOOK
- 10. Unforthcoming
Answer: RETICENT
- 12. Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid
Answer: BADDEBT
- 17. One’s hard-going – or hard work
Answer: SLOG
The answer to “Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is BADDEBT — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 12-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid” answer
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Why does BADDEBT fit?
BADDEBT is the published 7-letter answer at 12-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Money owed that’s unlikely to be repaid”?
The answer is BADDEBT.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: BADDEBT.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 12-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 August 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.