Reportedly, substantial framework of bars
Archive answer — August 2, 2026
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Across
- 1. Resort name is hard in European language
Answer: SPANISH
- 5. Bag for books put in stores at Cheltenham
Answer: SATCHEL
- 10. Mention of orchard fruit for couple
Answer: PAIR
- 11. One regularly making changes?
Answer: BELLRINGER
- 14. Rally those heading each new company before this period?
Answer: ENCOURAGE
- 16. Reportedly, substantial framework of bars
Answer: GRATE
- 19. Score in darts led pub too to get excited
Answer: DOUBLETOP
- 23. Drab outcome at work still in area around Darwin
Answer: NONEVENT
- 24. Fine sailor was ahead of others, being legendary
Answer: FABLED
- 27. Requirement once ready at intervals
Answer: NEED
- 28. Put out note before rental agreement
Answer: RELEASE
Down
- 2. Gradually introduce heaps for repair at home
Answer: PHASEIN
- 3. Woman found in Oregon or Maine
Answer: NORMA
- 4. More delicate sort of troubles, nothing less
Answer: SUBTLER
- 7. Charlie attending programme of study in large open space
Answer: CONCOURSE
- 8. Perhaps, lead factor
Answer: ELEMENT
- 9. Leading limo to move in due course
Answer: ALLINGOODTIME
- 15. Dealing with a problem, like an attentive lawyer?
Answer: ONTHECASE
- 21. Acquire too much fuel?
Answer: OVEREAT
- 22. Model couple of Poles, people of great energy
Answer: DEMONS
- 25. Embargo a line of a hackneyed nature
Answer: BANAL
The answer to “Reportedly, substantial framework of bars” in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword is GRATE — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 2, 2026 at 16-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Reportedly, substantial framework of bars” answer
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Why does GRATE fit?
GRATE is the published 5-letter answer at 16-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Reportedly, substantial framework of bars” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Reportedly, substantial framework of bars”?
The answer is GRATE.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: GRATE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword for August 2, 2026 at 16-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 Quiptic answers page for August 2, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.