Cutback – introduce (anag)
Latest answer — October 13, 2026
9 Down
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“REDUCTION” is the published 9-letter fill for 9 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, October 13, 2026 appearance
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Across
13 clues- 12Tasty
Down
13 clues- 9Cutback – introduce (anag)REDUCTION
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Harmful intention
Answer: MALICE
- 4. Property of the deceased
Answer: ESTATE
- 9. Felicity – Second Coming event
Answer: RAPTURE
- 10. Frequently visited
Answer: HAUNTED
- 11. Helps to commit a crime
Answer: ABETS
- 12. Tasty
Answer: DELICIOUS
- 17. It’ll point you in the right direction
Answer: ARROW
- 19. Bartender’s tool
Answer: ICEPICK
- 21. Party inflatable
Answer: BALLOON
- 22. Schedule, squeeze or ship?
Answer: TIGHT
- 23. Difficult – work of HMRC
Answer: TAXING
- 24. Distress at leaving a person or place
Answer: WRENCH
Down
- 1. Actors Cillian and Eddie
Answer: MURPHY
- 2. (Elegantly) unhurried
Answer: LANGUID
- 3. Container of medicine
Answer: CHEST
- 5. Queen of the Night singer
Answer: SOPRANO
- 6. Insults
Answer: ABUSE
- 7. Nonetheless
Answer: EVENSO
- 9. Cutback – introduce (anag)
Answer: REDUCTION
- 13. (The) key facts
Answer: LOWDOWN
- 14. (A) tiny amount – digs men (anag)
Answer: SMIDGEN
- 15. Conversation-starter
Answer: GAMBIT
- 16. Quick drawing
Answer: SKETCH
- 18. Don’t worry!
Answer: RELAX
- 20. Cross the threshold
Answer: ENTER
The answer to “Cutback – introduce (anag)” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is REDUCTION — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 13, 2026 at 9-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Cutback – introduce (anag)” answer
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Why does REDUCTION fit?
REDUCTION is the published 9-letter answer at 9-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Cutback – introduce (anag)” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
- October 13, 2026 (most recent)REDUCTION
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cutback – introduce (anag)”?
The answer is REDUCTION.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: REDUCTION.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for October 13, 2026 at 9-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Guardian Quick answers page for October 13, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.