Stretch Crossword Clue

We have the 8-letter answer for Stretch crossword clue, last seen in the The Guardian Quick Crossword January 6, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.

Stretch Crossword Answer

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PERIOD

(6 letters)

EKE

(3 letters)

STINT

(5 letters)

SPAN

(4 letters)

LENGTHEN

(8 letters)

WHILE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. having notably more length than width; being long and slender
2. (of a leaf shape) long and narrow
(verb)
1. make long or longer by pulling and stretching

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STRETCH (noun)
1. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
2. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
STRETCH (verb)
1. occupy a large, elongated area
2. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
STRETCH (adjective)
1. easily stretched
2. having an elongated seating area

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PERIOD
(6 letters)
EKE
(3 letters)
STINT
(5 letters)
SPAN
(4 letters)
LENGTHEN
(8 letters)
WHILE
(5 letters)

More The Guardian Quick Crossword (1/6/2026) Answers

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22. Crux

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Down

1. Blocking software

2. Font family

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6. Dosh

7. Oddly amusing

10. — torch

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13. Handel’s work?

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18. Furniture wood

19. Alluring

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