Muscle turning on axis

Archive answer — July 11, 2026

18 Across

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“ROTATOR” is the published 7-letter fill for 18 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, July 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Building for workers
  2. 9Away from urban area
  3. 10Abdomen
  4. 11Motorised bike
  5. 13Star-studded
  6. 14Only
  7. 15Muzzy – like an inebriated pirate?
  8. 18Muscle turning on axisROTATOR
  9. 20African carnivore
  10. 21Nineteenth Greek letter
  11. 22Pay
  12. 24Seaside riding race

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Well – as a fiddle?
  2. 3Disbeliever
  3. 4Stogie (anag)
  4. 5Prick, to burst
  5. 6Index
  6. 7Offer sympathy
  7. 8Know-all
  8. 12Communist policymakers
  9. 16Move to other accommodation
  10. 17Religious building
  11. 19Modify
  12. 23Recede

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Building for workers

    Answer: OFFICEBLOCK

  2. 9. Away from urban area

    Answer: OUTOFTOWN

  3. 10. Abdomen

    Answer: TUM

  4. 11. Motorised bike

    Answer: MOPED

  5. 13. Star-studded

    Answer: STELLAR

  6. 14. Only

    Answer: SOLELY

  7. 15. Muzzy – like an inebriated pirate?

    Answer: GROGGY

  8. 18. Muscle turning on axis

    Answer: ROTATOR

  9. 20. African carnivore

    Answer: HYENA

  10. 21. Nineteenth Greek letter

    Answer: TAU

  11. 22. Pay

    Answer: EMOLUMENT

  12. 24. Seaside riding race

    Answer: DONKEYDERBY

Down

  1. 2. Well – as a fiddle?

    Answer: FIT

  2. 3. Disbeliever

    Answer: INFIDEL

  3. 4. Stogie (anag)

    Answer: EGOIST

  4. 5. Prick, to burst

    Answer: LANCE

  5. 6. Index

    Answer: CATALOGUE

  6. 7. Offer sympathy

    Answer: COMMISERATE

  7. 8. Know-all

    Answer: SMARTYPANTS

  8. 12. Communist policymakers

    Answer: POLITBURO

  9. 16. Move to other accommodation

    Answer: REHOUSE

  10. 17. Religious building

    Answer: PRIORY

  11. 19. Modify

    Answer: TWEAK

  12. 23. Recede

    Answer: EBB

The answer to “Muscle turning on axis” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is ROTATOR — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 11, 2026 at 18-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Muscle turning on axis” answer

ROTATOR(7 letters)

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Why does ROTATOR fit?

ROTATOR is the published 7-letter answer at 18-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Muscle turning on axis” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Muscle turning on axis”?

The answer is ROTATOR.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: ROTATOR.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 11, 2026 at 18-Across.

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 July 11, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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