Dubious

Archive answer — August 14, 2026

4 Down

Scroll down for the rest of the crossword answers

Clue explained

“UNSURE” is the published 6-letter fill for 4 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Friday, August 14, 2026 appearance

Tap a square to reveal or hide a letter.

Crossword solution grid

Select a square to hide or reveal its letter in the 13 by 13 crossword grid.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

Across

12 clues
  1. 1Feature of everyday speech
  2. 8On paper, they’re friends
  3. 9Sycophant
  4. 10Killed – a large number
  5. 11Tree-dwelling
  6. 13Shrewd
  7. 14Deliberately avoid
  8. 17Retreat
  9. 19Wide expanse of uncultivated ground
  10. 21Adhesive – tasteless
  11. 22Masonic or mayoral fancy dress?
  12. 24Microscopic

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Price or shower?
  2. 2Merciful
  3. 3So-so
  4. 4DubiousUNSURE
  5. 5Non-mainstream (film)
  6. 6Dopy
  7. 7Spring blossom
  8. 10Strap, squash or junction
  9. 12Don’t get carried away!
  10. 15Gangster
  11. 16Tempting vegetable?
  12. 18Coffee that won’t keep you up
  13. 20An eternity
  14. 23Everyone

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.

Across

  1. 1. Feature of everyday speech

    Answer: COLLOQUIALISM

  2. 8. On paper, they’re friends

    Answer: PENPALS

  3. 9. Sycophant

    Answer: TOADY

  4. 10. Killed – a large number

    Answer: SLEW

  5. 11. Tree-dwelling

    Answer: ARBOREAL

  6. 13. Shrewd

    Answer: ASTUTE

  7. 14. Deliberately avoid

    Answer: ESCHEW

  8. 17. Retreat

    Answer: HIDEAWAY

  9. 19. Wide expanse of uncultivated ground

    Answer: MOOR

  10. 21. Adhesive – tasteless

    Answer: TACKY

  11. 22. Masonic or mayoral fancy dress?

    Answer: REGALIA

  12. 24. Microscopic

    Answer: INFINITESIMAL

Down

  1. 1. Price or shower?

    Answer: CAP

  2. 2. Merciful

    Answer: LENIENT

  3. 3. So-so

    Answer: OKAY

  4. 4. Dubious

    Answer: UNSURE

  5. 5. Non-mainstream (film)

    Answer: ARTHOUSE

  6. 6. Dopy

    Answer: INANE

  7. 7. Spring blossom

    Answer: MAYFLOWER

  8. 10. Strap, squash or junction

    Answer: SPAGHETTI

  9. 12. Don’t get carried away!

    Answer: STEADYON

  10. 15. Gangster

    Answer: HOODLUM

  11. 16. Tempting vegetable?

    Answer: CARROT

  12. 18. Coffee that won’t keep you up

    Answer: DECAF

  13. 20. An eternity

    Answer: AGES

  14. 23. Everyone

    Answer: ALL

The answer to “Dubious” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is UNSURE — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 14, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Dubious” answer

UNSURE(6 letters)

Prefer a nudge first? Use the letter tiles above to hide and reveal individual characters, or use the focused grid to confirm the crossing letters.

Why does UNSURE fit?

UNSURE is the published 6-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Dubious” 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 “Dubious”?

The answer is UNSURE.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: UNSURE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 14, 2026 at 4-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 14, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

Skip to main content