Where can I find Guardian Quick Cryptic answers for October 31, 2026?

This page lists the Guardian Quick Cryptic Across and Down clues for October 31, 2026 with optional letter and answer reveals.

Can I reveal only part of the Guardian Quick Cryptic crossword?

Yes. You can reveal one square, one complete answer, or the full crossword grid.

Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword

Latest Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers, Clues & Hints — October 31, 2026

Work through the 2026-10-31 Guardian Quick Cryptic grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.

Editorially checked for the October 31, 2026 puzzle.

Puzzle date

October 31, 2026

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October 31, 2026OCT 31 OCT 24 OCT 17 OCT 10 OCT 03

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Clue index

All Across and Down clues

Across

1.Make slow progress following second doctor’s handwriting?6 letters 4.Doctor owns white stuff4 letters 8.No ace at sea – it’s a huge expanse!5 letters 9.Effortless brilliance5 letters 10.Facebook’s owner reformed team4 letters 12.Reform rudest cleaner?6 letters 14.Simpleton drawn in by cunning, in a self-satisfied way6 letters 15.Message to turn on TV about ten4 letters 18.Ecstasy partway through relieves trips5 letters 19.Similar fancy academy is number one5 letters 21.Member is after Whiskey cordial4 letters 22.Extra pieces added for teacher training days6 letters

Down

1.Hill involved in S&M disturbance5 letters 2.Deer eggs?3 letters 3.Spiral air movement4 letters 5.Eight in tailor-made bedtime attire7 letters 6.Fight about note: ‘You must do this or Hyacinth might die’?5 letters 7.Dim, noisy clubs coming out on top5 letters 11.He’d turn off loud noise7 letters 13.Drunk supporting son’s sentimentality5 letters 14.Team, initially square, do it?5 letters 16.Ranks those joining5 letters 17.Navy takes on first-class drips?4 letters 20.Diamonds – a number for use in an emergency3 letters

About this crossword

Solve Guardian Quick Cryptic without losing the thread

A shorter route into Guardian-style cryptic solving. The grid preserves the original Across and Down numbering, including linked clue references where supplied.

Use a single-letter reveal for a gentle nudge. Each clue also has a stable detail page, and dated links let you return to earlier verified puzzles without changing the answer shown for this date.

Common questions

Guardian Quick Cryptic answer FAQ

Are these answers for October 31, 2026?

Yes. The page date comes from the puzzle record itself, including weekly titles and sources that do not publish every day.

Can I reveal only one clue?

Yes. Select an Across or Down clue, then reveal individual letters or the complete entry without opening the rest of the grid.