Stuck on (Of a plan) blow up in one’s face? The answer is 8 letters and was featured in the October 1, 2025 Guardian Quick crossword. Get the solution here.
(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face Crossword Answer
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Other Guardian Quick Clues (10/1/25)
| 5A: Saunter in (anag) – unsmiling |
| 8A: Long journey |
| 9A: Euphoric |
| 10A: Set fire to |
| 11A: Part – share |
| 13A: Fantastic! |
| 15A: Puzzling is one – form of a verb |
| 16A: Customer or slope? |
| 18A: It’s sometimes measured in square metres |
| 19A: Late bagel (anag) – it’s not important |
(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 8-letter answer to "(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face" crossword clue?
The answer to the "(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face" crossword clue is BACKFIRE. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the Guardian Quick puzzle.
Which crossword used "(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Guardian Quick puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of BACKFIRE?
The word BACKFIRE means: emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "(Of a plan) blow up in one’s face".