The Guardian Quick Crossword October 5 2026 Answers (10/5/26)

Our The Guardian Quick Crossword October 5, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Quick Crossword October 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Quick Crossword on 10/5/26, 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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#	Clue
1A	Best starting position?
3A	Regular gathering
8A	Ceremonial act
9A	Secure position (from which one may advance)
11A	Early enough
14A	Not obvious
15A	Comfortable (with) – soldier’s relaxed stance
17A	Office hours (4-2-4)
20A	Extreme
21A	Sound of some old vinyl
22A	Induced to commit a crime
23A	Cry like a baby or a kitten
1D	Minute amount
2D	Go to court
4D	Bermuda, board or boxer?
5D	View – some Titian (anag)
6D	Squander (money)
7D	Star Wars character with a distinctive speech pattern
10D	Elected community representative
12D	Nautical
13D	Turnaround
16D	Spiritualist gathering
18D	That’s alternative
19D	Thrash