S American river – Womble
Archive answer — August 21, 2026
8 Across
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“ORINOCO” is the published 7-letter fill for 8 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance
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12 clues- 8S American river – WombleORINOCO
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14 clues- 2Dark
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Across
- 1. Crumble filling – repeated as background chat
Answer: RHUBARB
- 8. S American river – Womble
Answer: ORINOCO
- 9. The ___ Brief (1993 film) – brainy book imprint
Answer: PELICAN
- 10. Butterfly, captain or exerciser
Answer: SKIPPER
- 11. Wood or metal turning machine
Answer: LATHE
- 13. What’s-its-name
Answer: THINGUMMY
- 15. Mexican dish – rolled stuffed tortilla
Answer: ENCHILADA
- 18. Mowgli’s bear friend
Answer: BALOO
- 21. Street atlas component
Answer: ROADMAP
- 22. Freckle – gent oil (anag)
Answer: LENTIGO
- 23. Waterproof footwear – Philip Marlowe, eg
Answer: GUMSHOE
- 24. Gratify fully
Answer: SATIATE
Down
- 1. Drive back
Answer: REPEL
- 2. Dark
Answer: UNLIT
- 3. Parisian monument
Answer: ARCDETRIOMPHE
- 4. Miniature trees
Answer: BONSAI
- 5. Office furniture – MPs giving manicures?
Answer: FILINGCABINET
- 6. Fluffy, woolly ball
Answer: POMPOM
- 7. Yippee!
Answer: HOORAY
- 12. Last word, often, of a prayer
Answer: AMEN
- 14. Condiment (abbrev) – Irish county
Answer: MAYO
- 15. Infuriate
Answer: ENRAGE
- 16. Unpleasantly warm and sticky – like shellfish?
Answer: CLAMMY
- 17. Discovery, Jazz and Gala
Answer: APPLES
- 19. Soviet space dog
Answer: LAIKA
- 20. ___ layer (region of Earth’s stratosphere)
Answer: OZONE
The answer to “S American river – Womble” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is ORINOCO — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 21, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“S American river – Womble” answer
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Why does ORINOCO fit?
ORINOCO is the published 7-letter answer at 8-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “S American river – Womble” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “S American river – Womble”?
The answer is ORINOCO.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: ORINOCO.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 21, 2026 at 8-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 21, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.