Number-one student

Archive answer — July 24, 2026

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Clue explained

“TOPOFTHECLASS” is the published 13-letter fill for 1 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 Friday, July 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Number-one studentTOPOFTHECLASS
  2. 8Groom’s assistant
  3. 9Shell out little
  4. 10Ear part
  5. 11I get harp (anag)
  6. 13Herbivore
  7. 14You’ve been trapped!
  8. 17Country with queen or king
  9. 19Grudgingly admire
  10. 21Miserly
  11. 22Fennel-like flavour
  12. 24Reach point where the only way is up

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Bath
  2. 2Letters received
  3. 3Renown
  4. 4Short of food
  5. 5Disgusting place
  6. 6Defence
  7. 7Greatest power
  8. 10Passionate marriage
  9. 12Operatic text
  10. 15Narcissism
  11. 16Strike
  12. 18Dark
  13. 20Long car
  14. 23Vague

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Number-one student

    Answer: TOPOFTHECLASS

  2. 8. Groom’s assistant

    Answer: BESTMAN

  3. 9. Shell out little

    Answer: SKIMP

  4. 10. Ear part

    Answer: LOBE

  5. 11. I get harp (anag)

    Answer: GRAPHITE

  6. 13. Herbivore

    Answer: VEGGIE

  7. 14. You’ve been trapped!

    Answer: GOTCHA

  8. 17. Country with queen or king

    Answer: MONARCHY

  9. 19. Grudgingly admire

    Answer: ENVY

  10. 21. Miserly

    Answer: TIGHT

  11. 22. Fennel-like flavour

    Answer: ANISEED

  12. 24. Reach point where the only way is up

    Answer: HITROCKBOTTOM

Down

  1. 1. Bath

    Answer: TUB

  2. 2. Letters received

    Answer: POSTBAG

  3. 3. Renown

    Answer: FAME

  4. 4. Short of food

    Answer: HUNGRY

  5. 5. Disgusting place

    Answer: CESSPOOL

  6. 6. Defence

    Answer: ALIBI

  7. 7. Greatest power

    Answer: SUPREMACY

  8. 10. Passionate marriage

    Answer: LOVEMATCH

  9. 12. Operatic text

    Answer: LIBRETTO

  10. 15. Narcissism

    Answer: CONCEIT

  11. 16. Strike

    Answer: THWACK

  12. 18. Dark

    Answer: NIGHT

  13. 20. Long car

    Answer: LIMO

  14. 23. Vague

    Answer: DIM

The answer to “Number-one student” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is TOPOFTHECLASS — a 13-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 24, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Number-one student” answer

TOPOFTHECLASS(13 letters)

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Why does TOPOFTHECLASS fit?

TOPOFTHECLASS is the published 13-letter answer at 1-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Number-one student” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Number-one student”?

The answer is TOPOFTHECLASS.

How many letters are in the answer?

13 letters: TOPOFTHECLASS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 24, 2026 at 1-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 24, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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