Worn-out, he meant to work out
Archive answer — September 25, 2026
11 Down
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“MOTHEATEN” is the published 9-letter fill for 11 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Cryptic Crossword
This clue’s Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 7. 20ac to nip out in car
Answer: LIMPOPO
- 9. Cloth sample in Mombasa rickshaw
Answer: SARI
- 10. Digital discomfort caused as actor pressed remote
Answer: HAMMERTOE
- 12. Worry after starts to get ready in August
Answer: GREAT
- 13. Rated clue quid pro quo?
Answer: TRADEOFF
- 15. Softies on the right left
Answer: WETS
- 16. 20ac found in 20ac in woods
Answer: TREES
- 17. 20ac retired fading star
Answer: NOVA
- 18. Cosiest room in pub with guest not fit for all
Answer: SNUGGEST
- 20. Banker’s club lost its head
Answer: RIVER
- 21. Those making trunk calls when footballer rejected by county
Answer: ELEPHANTS
- 24. Frantic when fool includes sex education
Answer: BERSERK
- 25. French street to get quiet routine back during break
Answer: RUPTURE
Down
- 1. Message hidden in alliterative passage?
Answer: NINA
- 2. Those who spread filth include source of plot revelations
Answer: SPOILERS
- 3. Consequence of lob?
Answer: UPSHOT
- 4. How one is knocked as team trails?
Answer: SIDEWAYS
- 11. Worn-out, he meant to work out
Answer: MOTHEATEN
- 12. Driver’s aim is to be ecologically responsible
Answer: GREEN
- 14. Passion for first under any circumstances
Answer: FEVER
- 16. Thrashed out addition to the capital’s skyline
Answer: THESHARD
- 17. Direct a neat dodge to collect interest on the street
Answer: NAVIGATE
- 19. Like café might be when smothered by 22
Answer: GREASY
- 20. Sappers’ prompt relief
Answer: RESCUE
- 23. Take home note, following musical talent
Answer: EARN
The answer to “Worn-out, he meant to work out” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is MOTHEATEN — a 9-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 25, 2026 at 11-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Worn-out, he meant to work out” answer
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Why does MOTHEATEN fit?
MOTHEATEN is the published 9-letter answer at 11-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Worn-out, he meant to work out” 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.
- September 25, 2026 (most recent)MOTHEATEN
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Worn-out, he meant to work out”?
The answer is MOTHEATEN.
How many letters are in the answer?
9 letters: MOTHEATEN.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for September 25, 2026 at 11-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 Cryptic answers page for September 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.