Drink quickly – head support

Archive answer — August 18, 2026

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“NECK” is the published 4-letter fill for 11 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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1State of total confusion – slobs name him (anag)
  2. 9Mouth, barrel or sense
  3. 10___ Wizard (The Who) – ‘tilt’ pastime
  4. 11Drink quickly – head supportNECK
  5. 12Ruling by tyrannical behaviour
  6. 14Stockings
  7. 15Out-of-date and tired – a bonnet, perhaps?
  8. 18Mesmerising
  9. 20Disparaging remark
  10. 22Earwax – un creme (anag)
  11. 23Artificial silk fabric
  12. 24Gathering of directors – sounds tedious?

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Enchanting
  2. 3Pubs and small hotels
  3. 4Short dash
  4. 5Board game – sole power
  5. 6Smallest amount
  6. 7Cooking for oneself (on holiday)
  7. 8Yellow vegetable, ear of maize
  8. 13Passed on knowledge to
  9. 16___ days – kingfisher – holy can (anag)
  10. 17Man engaged to be married
  11. 19Ham or violet
  12. 21Ridge on guitar neck – worry

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. State of total confusion – slobs name him (anag)

    Answer: OMNISHAMBLES

  2. 9. Mouth, barrel or sense

    Answer: ORGAN

  3. 10. ___ Wizard (The Who) – ‘tilt’ pastime

    Answer: PINBALL

  4. 11. Drink quickly – head support

    Answer: NECK

  5. 12. Ruling by tyrannical behaviour

    Answer: DESPOTIC

  6. 14. Stockings

    Answer: NYLONS

  7. 15. Out-of-date and tired – a bonnet, perhaps?

    Answer: OLDHAT

  8. 18. Mesmerising

    Answer: HYPNOTIC

  9. 20. Disparaging remark

    Answer: SLUR

  10. 22. Earwax – un creme (anag)

    Answer: CERUMEN

  11. 23. Artificial silk fabric

    Answer: RAYON

  12. 24. Gathering of directors – sounds tedious?

    Answer: BOARDMEETING

Down

  1. 2. Enchanting

    Answer: MAGICAL

  2. 3. Pubs and small hotels

    Answer: INNS

  3. 4. Short dash

    Answer: HYPHEN

  4. 5. Board game – sole power

    Answer: MONOPOLY

  5. 6. Smallest amount

    Answer: LEAST

  6. 7. Cooking for oneself (on holiday)

    Answer: SELFCATERING

  7. 8. Yellow vegetable, ear of maize

    Answer: CORNONTHECOB

  8. 13. Passed on knowledge to

    Answer: INFORMED

  9. 16. ___ days – kingfisher – holy can (anag)

    Answer: HALCYON

  10. 17. Man engaged to be married

    Answer: FIANCE

  11. 19. Ham or violet

    Answer: PARMA

  12. 21. Ridge on guitar neck – worry

    Answer: FRET

The answer to “Drink quickly – head support” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is NECK — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 18, 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.

“Drink quickly – head support” answer

NECK(4 letters)

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Why does NECK fit?

NECK is the published 4-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Drink quickly – head support” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Drink quickly – head support”?

The answer is NECK.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: NECK.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 18, 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?

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