Complete answers for the Guardian Quick crossword puzzle from July 21, 2025.
Guardian Quick Crossword July 21, 2025 Answers
This Guardian Quick puzzle from July 21, 2025 contains 24 total clues—12 across and 12 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our Guardian Quick crossword archive.
Across Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Bog | MIRE |
| 3A | Rugby position (5-3) | STANDOFF |
| 8A | I’ve made a little mistake! | OOPS |
| 9A | Spittoon – so rid cup (anag.) | CUSPIDOR |
| 11A | Selfless spelling? | WHITEMAGIC |
| 14A | "Gorgeous!" | LOVELY |
| 15A | Remorseless | BRUTAL |
| 17A | Temperature measurer? | FAHRENHEIT |
| 20A | Euphoria | RHAPSODY |
| 21A | Gumbo | OKRA |
| 22A | Composer’s eerier choice? | MINORKEY |
| 23A | Long walk | TREK |
Down Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Lunar steps – dance move | MOONWALK |
| 2D | Punishment postponement | REPRIEVE |
| 4D | Colourful tropical bird | TOUCAN |
| 5D | Serviette holder | NAPKINRING |
| 6D | Chance | RISK |
| 7D | Castle | ROOK |
| 10D | Rowdy type (4-6) | HELLRAISER |
| 12D | Naked show-off! | STREAKER |
| 13D | Arriving unbuilt (as in furniture) (4-4) | FLATPACK |
| 16D | Toiler | DRUDGE |
| 18D | College dance | PROM |
| 19D | Outbuilding | BARN |
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