___ bun – London football team
Archive answer — August 29, 2026
23 Across
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“CHELSEA” is the published 7-letter fill for 23 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Gentle flow
Answer: OOZE
- 3. Small hand-held telescope – The Amber ___
Answer: SPYGLASS
- 9. Portable computers
Answer: LAPTOPS
- 10. Dance – ___ No.5 (Lou Bega)
Answer: MAMBO
- 11. Small, U-shaped bone in neck – oh, DIY! (anag)
Answer: HYOID
- 12. Large flatfish
Answer: TURBOT
- 14. One who stirs up trouble
Answer: MISCHIEFMAKER
- 17. Mark Carney became its PM in 2025
Answer: CANADA
- 19. Life, fire or body
Answer: GUARD
- 22. House, lies or wash
Answer: WHITE
- 23. ___ bun – London football team
Answer: CHELSEA
- 24. Do or request something daring
Answer: MAKEBOLD
- 25. Harp-like instrument
Answer: LYRE
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- 1. US state – with ‘!’, a stage musical
Answer: OKLAHOMA
- 2. Youngest Marx brother
Answer: ZEPPO
- 4. Ripping children’s party game?
Answer: PASSTHEPARCEL
- 5. One who competes on computer, video etc
Answer: GAMER
- 6. Wrestling move
Answer: ARMLOCK
- 7. Slovenly, lazy person
Answer: SLOB
- 8. Thingamy
Answer: DOODAH
- 13. Person who has obtained a degree
Answer: GRADUATE
- 15. Queasy on the water
Answer: SEASICK
- 16. Anything that attracts
Answer: MAGNET
- 18. Bitter and sour – brace (anag)
Answer: ACERB
- 20. Analysis of (eg) purity of precious metals
Answer: ASSAY
- 21. Stay afloat
Answer: SWIM
The answer to “___ bun – London football team” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is CHELSEA — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 29, 2026 at 23-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“___ bun – London football team” answer
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Why does CHELSEA fit?
CHELSEA is the published 7-letter answer at 23-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “___ bun – London football team” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ bun – London football team”?
The answer is CHELSEA.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: CHELSEA.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 29, 2026 at 23-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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