The Guardian Quick Crossword is the perfect daily dose of wordplay! Unlike its notoriously difficult Cryptic sibling, the Quick Crossword is definition-based and highly accessible, offering a snappy, satisfying challenge that’s great for a coffee break or a morning commute. We know how addictive this daily puzzle can be, so to help you out (or just confirm your brilliant solves!), here are Guardian Quick Crossword yesterday answers for February 6, 2026 (Puzzle No. 17,396).
Guardian Quick Crossword Answers Yesterday for February 6, 2026
Let’s dive into The Guardian Quick Crossword answers yesterday.
Across Answers of The Guardian Quick Crossword for yesterday: ➡️
- 1 Across: Kowtow (3,3,6) – BOWANDSCRAPE
- 9 Across: Fashionable again (5) – RETRO
- 10 Across: Bond booze (7) – MARTINI
- 11 Across: __ apparent (4) – HEIR
- 12 Across: Gives another coat to (8) – REPAINTS
- 14 Across: It stretches from the Atlantic to the Red Sea (6) – SAHARA
- 15 Across: Plane that can fly without an engine (6) – GLIDER
- 18 Across: Classical jurisprudence (5,3) – ROMANLAW
- 20 Across: One-dimensional (4) – FLAT
- 22 Across: Hone – ideal (7) – PERFECT
- 23 Across: Nasal quality of speech (5) – TWANG
- 24 Across: Hotel-room amenity facilitating smartness (7,5) – TROUSERPRESS
Down Answers of The Guardian Quick Crossword for yesterday: ⬇️
- 2 Down: Largest living bird (7) – OSTRICH
- 3 Down: Maritime salutation (4) – AHOY
- 4 Down: Dickensian shipping firm owner, or his titular Son (6) – DOMBEY
- 5 Down: Panaceas (4-4) – CUREALLS
- 6 Down: Relating to our feathered friends (5) – AVIAN
- 7 Down: Plan to get out (4,8) – EXITSTRATEGY
- 8 Down: Source of a musical’s music (9,3) – ORCHESTRAPIT
- 13 Down: Fairy-tale rescue, often (8) – PRINCESS
- 16 Down: Currency in Canberra (7) – DOLLARS
- 17 Down: Liquid destined to become a pancake (6) – BATTER
- 19 Down: Italian-named protagonist of Nintendo games (5) – MARIO
- 21 Down: Our sun, e.g. (4) – STAR
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What do you think of yesterday’s Guardian Quick Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
This grid feels wide-ranging and worldly, weaving together travel, tradition, and refinement with a touch of theatrical flair. Many clues point toward journeys and movement across deserts, through the air, or out of tricky situations while others lean into heritage and culture, from classical law to literary and musical settings. There’s a subtle thread of polish and presentation running through it as well, with nods to fashion, etiquette, and maintaining appearances. The vocabulary is descriptive and grounded rather than tricky, so the puzzle rewards visualization and general knowledge over clever misdirection. It unfolds steadily, like a tour through different eras and environments, offering variety without feeling scattered. I’d rate the difficulty a composed 3 out of 5.
You can also check out answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
- Boston Globe Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
- The New Yorker Crossword Answers
- The New Yorker Mini Crossword Answers
How to Play The Guardian Quick Crossword
Playing The Guardian Quick Crossword is simple, making it a great daily habit.
- The Goal: Fill in the full 15×15 grid with words that fit the clues, both Across and Down.
- The Clues: Unlike the main Cryptic puzzle, these clues are direct definitions or synonyms of the answer word. The number in parentheses at the end of the clue tells you the exact number of letters in the answer.
- The Grid Size: This is a full-sized crossword, meaning the words are longer than those in the Mini, giving you a substantial but still manageable puzzle.
- Intersections: The key to solving is using the intersecting letters. A letter you fill in for an “Across” word must also be the correct starting or middle letter for a “Down” word, and vice versa. This cross-referencing is your greatest solving tool.
- Daily Refresh: The puzzle refreshes daily on The Guardian’s website, so there’s always a new puzzle waiting.
