Guardian Quick Crossword Clue with Answers Updated as of May 13, 2024

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Fumbling individual

The clue means someone who often drops or fumbles things, like a person with slippery fingers who can't hold onto objects securely.

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• The answer starts with the letter B and ends with the letter S.
• It is a 13-letter answer.

"BUTTERFINGERS" means someone who's clumsy and drops things a lot. It's like saying their fingers are slippery like butter, so they struggle to hold onto stuff.

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Youngster’s vehicle

The clue "Youngster’s vehicle" refers to something that a young child might ride in, like a small, wheeled device.

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• The answer starts with the letter P and ends with the letter M.
• It is a 4-letter answer.

The answer "PRAM" is a fancy word for a baby carriage or stroller, a special vehicle for young kids pushed by parents or caregivers.

Endeavour and Frasier, for instance

The clue "Endeavour and Frasier, for instance" refers to two TV shows, "Endeavour" and "Frasier," that are examples of a particular type of TV program.

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• The answer starts with the letter S and ends with the letter S.
• It is an 8-letter answer.

"SPINOFFS" means new TV shows made from old ones. Like "Endeavour" from "Inspector Morse" and "Frasier" from "Cheers." They focus on old characters but in new stories.

Pathologist’s work

The clue "Pathologist’s work" refers to the tasks that a pathologist, a medical professional who studies diseases, performs as part of their job.

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• The answer starts with the letter P and ends with the letter M.
• It is a 10-letter answer.

"POSTMORTEM" is when a pathologist examines a body after death to find out why the person died and learn about any health problems they had.

Offer the meaning of

The clue "Offer the meaning of" suggests describing or explaining something.

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• The answer starts with the letter D and ends with the letter E.
• It is a 6-letter answer.

"DEFINE" means explaining what something means in an easy way.

Senior nurse

The clue "Senior nurse" refers to a nurse who has a higher rank or more responsibility in a hospital or healthcare setting.

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• The answer starts with the letter M and ends with the letter N.
• It is a 6-letter answer.

A "MATRON" is a senior female nurse who leads other nurses and may have management responsibilities.

Advocacy for a cause

The clue "Advocacy for a cause" suggests promoting or supporting a particular belief or idea strongly.

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• The answer starts with the letter E and ends with the letter M.
• It is a 10-letter answer.

"EVANGELISM" means passionately spreading beliefs or ideas, often in a strong way like promoting a cause or belief system.

Leading to disagreements

The clue "Leading to disagreements" suggests causing arguments or conflicts.

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• The answer starts with the letter D and ends with the letter E.
• It is an 8-letter answer.

"DIVISIVE" describes things that make people argue or disagree with each other.

Went by horse or bicycle

The clue "Went by horse or bicycle" suggests a mode of transportation.

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• The answer starts with the letter R and ends with the letter E.
• It is a 4-letter answer.

The answer "RODE" means traveling on a horse or a bicycle. In simpler terms, it's about using either a horse or a bike to get from one place to another.

Dressmaking scissors – snip shrinkage (anag)

The clue asks you to rearrange letters to find the answer. "Snip shrinkage" is a hint for an anagram.

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• The answer starts with the letter P and ends with the letter S.
• It is a 13-letter answer.

The answer, "PINKINGSHEARS," are scissors used in dressmaking to create zigzag edges on fabric.

Down

Displaced – our depot (anag)

The clue asks you to rearrange letters to find the answer. "Our depot" is a hint for an anagram.

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• The answer starts with the letter U and ends with the letter D.
• It is an 8-letter answer.

The answer, "UPROOTED," means being removed or displaced from a place.

Be persuasive

The clue "Be persuasive" suggests trying to convince someone to do something.

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• The answer starts with the letter T and ends with the letter T.
• It is a 5-letter answer.

"TEMPT" means to convince someone by offering something they like or want.

Fried meat patty

The clue is talking about a fried meat patty, like a cake made with minced meat and cooked by frying.

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• The answer starts with the letter R and ends with the letter E.
• It is a 7-letter answer.

A "RISSOLE" is a tasty fried meat patty with a crispy outside and flavorful seasoning.

The ____, Iggy Pop album and Fyodor Dostoevsky novel

The clue is asking for a word that's the title of both an Iggy Pop album and a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

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• The answer starts with the letter I and ends with the letter T.
• It is a 5-letter answer.

Both an Iggy Pop album and a Fyodor Dostoevsky novel share the title "IDIOT."

The Idiot Iggy Pop album and a Fyodor Dostoevsky novel.

Eyelet

The clue "Eyelet" refers to a small hole or opening, often reinforced with metal or another material.

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• The answer starts with the letter G and ends with the letter T.
• It is a 7-letter answer.

A "GROMMET" is a small ring or piece, often made of metal or rubber, that's put into a hole to make it stronger or tidier.

Talk entertainingly on a particular theme

The clue means talking in an interesting and spontaneous way about a specific topic.

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• The answer starts with the letter R and ends with the letter F.
• It is a 4-letter answer.

"RIFF" means talking or playing music in a creative and lively way about a specific theme or idea.

Think carefully

The clue means to think about something carefully and thoroughly.

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• The answer starts with the letter C and ends with the letter R.
• It is an 8-letter answer.

"CONSIDER" means thinking carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Winter sports venue

The clue "Winter sports venue" refers to a place where winter sports like ice skating are typically enjoyed.

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• The answer starts with the letter I and ends with the letter K.
• It is a 7-letter answer.

"Icerink" is a place where people go to skate on ice during the winter, either for fun or in competitions.

Objects with pulling power?

The clue hints at things that can attract or pull objects towards them.

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• The answer starts with the letter M and ends with the letter S.
• It is a 7-letter answer.

"MAGNETS" are objects that can attract certain materials like iron or steel because they have a magnetic field.

Bird-like

The clue "Bird-like" suggests something that is similar to or characteristic of birds.

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• The answer starts with the letter A and ends with the letter N.
• It is a 5-letter answer.

"AVIAN" means something that's related to birds or has qualities similar to birds.

Opposite of 18

The clue "Opposite of 18" is asking for a word that means the opposite of something related to the number 18.

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• The answer starts with the letter L and ends with the letter E.
• It is a 5-letter answer.

The answer "LARGE" is the opposite of "small" or "little," which could be related to the number 18 in terms of size or quantity.

Smaller (version)

The clue "Smaller (version)" suggests something that is a smaller or miniature version of something else.

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• The answer starts with the letter M and ends with the letter I.
• It is a 4-letter answer.

The answer "MINI" specifically refers to something that is smaller in size or scale compared to its standard or original version.