Is it ok to ask for a repeat?

Archive answer — August 9, 2026

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“HOWSTHAT” is the published 8-letter fill for 10 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Quiptic Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, August 9, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Check appearance for president
  2. 4Avoid part of process on border
  3. 8Every one gathered with present get invitation to join in
  4. 10Is it ok to ask for a repeat?HOWSTHAT
  5. 11Relaxed as Republican enters a challenge
  6. 12Carrying off a second rate set of pipes
  7. 15Exaggerate large raise
  8. 17Dispute arrest
  9. 18Piglet had disrupted aircraft’s landing approach
  10. 19Almost cry out during festival – it obscures your vision
  11. 21Holiday cancelled? You must be joking
  12. 24Call after date – it’s a sign of serious commitment
  13. 25Deck boss turned out in nightwear
  14. 26Tart ironically described like this on menu

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Spooner lecturing arrogant airline – it can reduce accidents
  2. 2Admitted a lone wild drunk
  3. 3Southern part of base provides resting area
  4. 4Notice cutting type of irresolute behaviour
  5. 5Half of dons hate city
  6. 6Easy to read report of cheat on board
  7. 7Weirdo’s diet regularly includes crumble
  8. 9Finish quarrel by counting to ten?
  9. 13Writer blocking waterways? They’ll have him for breakfast
  10. 14I see gulls circling? That’s natural
  11. 16Add some sparkle to gem sailor messed with
  12. 20Wise man spots current in Irish river
  13. 22Partially apologise to Vatican over ballots
  14. 23Starts to manufacture exceptionally reliable cable car

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Check appearance for president

    Answer: CHAIR

  2. 4. Avoid part of process on border

    Answer: SIDESTEP

  3. 8. Every one gathered with present get invitation to join in

    Answer: ALLTOGETHERNOW

  4. 10. Is it ok to ask for a repeat?

    Answer: HOWSTHAT

  5. 11. Relaxed as Republican enters a challenge

    Answer: ATREST

  6. 12. Carrying off a second rate set of pipes

    Answer: ABDUCTING

  7. 15. Exaggerate large raise

    Answer: BIGUP

  8. 17. Dispute arrest

    Answer: RUNIN

  9. 18. Piglet had disrupted aircraft’s landing approach

    Answer: GLIDEPATH

  10. 19. Almost cry out during festival – it obscures your vision

    Answer: EYELID

  11. 21. Holiday cancelled? You must be joking

    Answer: LEAVEOFF

  12. 24. Call after date – it’s a sign of serious commitment

    Answer: ENGAGEMENTRING

  13. 25. Deck boss turned out in nightwear

    Answer: BEDSOCKS

  14. 26. Tart ironically described like this on menu

    Answer: SWEET

Down

  1. 1. Spooner lecturing arrogant airline – it can reduce accidents

    Answer: CRASHBARRIER

  2. 2. Admitted a lone wild drunk

    Answer: ALLOWEDIN

  3. 3. Southern part of base provides resting area

    Answer: ROOST

  4. 4. Notice cutting type of irresolute behaviour

    Answer: SEESAWING

  5. 5. Half of dons hate city

    Answer: DOHA

  6. 6. Easy to read report of cheat on board

    Answer: SCRUTABLE

  7. 7. Weirdo’s diet regularly includes crumble

    Answer: ERODE

  8. 9. Finish quarrel by counting to ten?

    Answer: STOPTHEFIGHT

  9. 13. Writer blocking waterways? They’ll have him for breakfast

    Answer: CANNIBALS

  10. 14. I see gulls circling? That’s natural

    Answer: GUILELESS

  11. 16. Add some sparkle to gem sailor messed with

    Answer: GLAMORISE

  12. 20. Wise man spots current in Irish river

    Answer: ERNIE

  13. 22. Partially apologise to Vatican over ballots

    Answer: VOTES

  14. 23. Starts to manufacture exceptionally reliable cable car

    Answer: MERC

The answer to “Is it ok to ask for a repeat?” in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword is HOWSTHAT — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 9, 2026 at 10-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Is it ok to ask for a repeat?” answer

HOWSTHAT(8 letters)

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Why does HOWSTHAT fit?

HOWSTHAT is the published 8-letter answer at 10-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Is it ok to ask for a repeat?” 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 “Is it ok to ask for a repeat?”?

The answer is HOWSTHAT.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: HOWSTHAT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword for August 9, 2026 at 10-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 9, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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