Note, second presented by the writer
Archive answer — August 16, 2026
13 Across
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“MEMO” is the published 4-letter fill for 13 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quiptic Crossword
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Across
- 1. Left to follow Oxford detective a bit
Answer: MORSEL
- 5. Old man getting six: hero in part of cricket ground
Answer: PAVILION
- 9. Instrument’s note in peculiar recital
Answer: CLARINET
- 10. Corruption at Eton’s beginning to produce revolution
Answer: ROTATE
- 11. Snack dished up in white barrels?
Answer: WELSHRAREBIT
- 13. Note, second presented by the writer
Answer: MEMO
- 14. Tunesmith revamping old times
Answer: MELODIST
- 18. Join, except when led by American
Answer: ABUT
- 20. Launch opportunity having put $1000 up front
Answer: GRANDOPENING
- 24. Superficial type gripped by bishopric’s power
Answer: SKINDEEP
- 25. League initially brought in graph about footballing legend
Answer: CHARLTON
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- 2. Part of no Slovenian city
Answer: OSLO
- 3. Head of league engaged in revision of sport law and quick survey
Answer: STRAWPOLL
- 4. Liberal working with cathedral, having no support?
Answer: LONELY
- 5. Stop – let’s get a cynical view
Answer: PUTTHEMOCKERSON
- 7. Some quiet talk over coffee
Answer: LATTE
- 8. Pot Louisa stirred, filled with unknown broth
Answer: OXTAILSOUP
- 12. Fail to be deceived by description of audacious dress?
Answer: SEETHROUGH
- 15. Last members of daring little band, beset by monster, kept going
Answer: DRAGGEDON
- 16. Tubby, seen around ordinary party, was prominent
Answer: STOODOUT
- 21. Pleasanter to turn up in Empire Cinema?
Answer: NICER
- 22. Direct line cutting border
Answer: HELM
The answer to “Note, second presented by the writer” in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword is MEMO — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 16, 2026 at 13-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Note, second presented by the writer” answer
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Why does MEMO fit?
MEMO is the published 4-letter answer at 13-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Note, second presented by the writer” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Note, second presented by the writer”?
The answer is MEMO.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: MEMO.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quiptic Crossword for August 16, 2026 at 13-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 16, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.