__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl

Archive answer — August 1, 2026

14 Down

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“AGATHA” is the published 6-letter fill for 14 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Guardian Weekend Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

10 clues
  1. 7The fear of spiders
  2. 9Part of the body that should, according to Henry V, be stiffened in war?
  3. 10Rock band fronted by Kurt Cobain
  4. 11Classic western starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood
  5. 12See 11
  6. 14London landmark between Trafalgar Square and the Mall
  7. 16Eberechi __, Arsenal and England footballer
  8. 18Thomas __, priest and advocate of natural theology
  9. 20__ With Me, hymn by Henry Francis Lyte
  10. 21See 5 Down

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Fred __, Alex Graham’s comic strip dog
  2. 2German university city in Baden-Württemberg
  3. 3See 5
  4. 4__ and Herzegovina, Balkan republic
  5. 51975 musical film featuring Brad and Janet?
  6. 6French city whose ransomed burghers were cast in bronze by Rodin
  7. 8A constricting snake – or an American bank?
  8. 12Susan __, star of 5/21/3
  9. 13Honorary title given to retired male professors
  10. 14__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald DahlAGATHA
  11. 15The original name of the French arts channel Arte
  12. 17City in Devon
  13. 19British army regiment active during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
  14. 20See 14 Across

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 7. The fear of spiders

    Answer: ARACHNOPHOBIA

  2. 9. Part of the body that should, according to Henry V, be stiffened in war?

    Answer: SINEW

  3. 10. Rock band fronted by Kurt Cobain

    Answer: NIRVANA

  4. 11. Classic western starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood

    Answer: THE

  5. 12. See 11

    Answer: SEARCHERS

  6. 14. London landmark between Trafalgar Square and the Mall

    Answer: ADMIRALTY

  7. 16. Eberechi __, Arsenal and England footballer

    Answer: EZE

  8. 18. Thomas __, priest and advocate of natural theology

    Answer: AQUINAS

  9. 20. __ With Me, hymn by Henry Francis Lyte

    Answer: ABIDE

  10. 21. See 5 Down

    Answer: HORRORPICTURE

Down

  1. 1. Fred __, Alex Graham’s comic strip dog

    Answer: BASSET

  2. 2. German university city in Baden-Württemberg

    Answer: MANNHEIM

  3. 3. See 5

    Answer: SHOW

  4. 4. __ and Herzegovina, Balkan republic

    Answer: BOSNIA

  5. 5. 1975 musical film featuring Brad and Janet?

    Answer: THEROCKY

  6. 6. French city whose ransomed burghers were cast in bronze by Rodin

    Answer: CALAIS

  7. 8. A constricting snake – or an American bank?

    Answer: BOA

  8. 12. Susan __, star of 5/21/3

    Answer: SARANDON

  9. 13. Honorary title given to retired male professors

    Answer: EMERITUS

  10. 14. __ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl

    Answer: AGATHA

  11. 15. The original name of the French arts channel Arte

    Answer: LASEPT

  12. 17. City in Devon

    Answer: EXETER

  13. 19. British army regiment active during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

    Answer: UDR

  14. 20. See 14 Across

    Answer: ARCH

The answer to “__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl” in the Guardian Weekend Crossword is AGATHA — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 1, 2026 at 14-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl” answer

AGATHA(6 letters)

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Why does AGATHA fit?

AGATHA is the published 6-letter answer at 14-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “__ Trunchbull, Matilda’s enemy in the book by Roald Dahl”?

The answer is AGATHA.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: AGATHA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Weekend Crossword for August 1, 2026 at 14-Down.

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 Weekend answers page for August 1, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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