Traditional things in the newspaper once?
Archive answer — July 17, 2026
8 Down
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“FISHANDCHIPS” is the published 12-letter fill for 8 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance
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12 clues- 8Traditional things in the newspaper once?FISHANDCHIPS
- 19Facts
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. Chemical neurotransmitter – in a moped (anag)
Answer: DOPAMINE
- 5. Crustacean on the side-walk?
Answer: CRAB
- 9. Archaic
Answer: DATED
- 10. Dance party
Answer: SHINDIG
- 11. Charity
Answer: PHILANTHROPY
- 13. Outcast
Answer: PARIAH
- 14. Turkish city
Answer: ANKARA
- 17. Incautious
Answer: DEVILMAYCARE
- 20. Eyelash thickener
Answer: MASCARA
- 21. From Cusco, once?
Answer: INCAN
- 22. Bottle stopper
Answer: CORK
- 23. Unusually high
Answer: FALSETTO
Down
- 1. Bird once on Mauritius
Answer: DODO
- 2. Wine or water jug?
Answer: PITCHER
- 3. Tiny tracks and rolling stock
Answer: MODELRAILWAY
- 4. Sticking hooter in (where unwanted?)
Answer: NOSING
- 6. Programme transmitter
Answer: RADIO
- 7. Bugaboo bloke?
Answer: BOGEYMAN
- 8. Traditional things in the newspaper once?
Answer: FISHANDCHIPS
- 12. Dim piece (anag)
Answer: EPIDEMIC
- 15. Type of fruit
Answer: APRICOT
- 16. Tomorrow – or never?
Answer: MANANA
- 18. Brim – tennis player’s wear
Answer: VISOR
- 19. Facts
Answer: INFO
The answer to “Traditional things in the newspaper once?” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is FISHANDCHIPS — a 12-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 17, 2026 at 8-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Traditional things in the newspaper once?” answer
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Why does FISHANDCHIPS fit?
FISHANDCHIPS is the published 12-letter answer at 8-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Traditional things in the newspaper once?” appeared?
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- July 17, 2026 (most recent)FISHANDCHIPS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Traditional things in the newspaper once?”?
The answer is FISHANDCHIPS.
How many letters are in the answer?
12 letters: FISHANDCHIPS.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 17, 2026 at 8-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 July 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.