The Guardian Quick Crossword February 20 2026 Answers (2/20/26)

Our The Guardian Quick Crossword February 20, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Quick Crossword February 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Quick Crossword on 2/20/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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« February 19 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Catty sin (anag) – state of being holy
5A	Hermit or soft-shell
9A	(In) the same (manner)
10A	Civilian soldiers
11A	Unintelligible official jargon
13A	(The cost of) maintenance
14A	Place to watch films
17A	Classic British takeaway
20A	Harsh unfair treatment
21A	Currently operational
22A	Small mountain lake
23A	Climbed
1D	Bread, water or baking
2D	Form business contacts with people on social basis
3D	One who disturbs the peace
4D	Theme P (anag) – fermented soya beans
6D	Proportion
7D	Witch’s companion – Bagheera, e.g.?
8D	Take foolish risks – likely to have fingers burned?
12D	Attempt to escape – or catch a bus?
15D	Present in detail and make clear
16D	These are fully grown and mature (hopefully)
18D	Underground waste channel
19D	Bank, drill or potato

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