Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams
Archive answer — July 25, 2026
17 Across
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“FORTYTWO” is the published 8-letter fill for 17 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Across
- 1. Plant with oil-rich seeds
Answer: SESAME
- 4. Havana smoke
Answer: CIGAR
- 7. Shopping
Answer: RETAIL
- 8. Into the gusts
Answer: UPWIND
- 9. Unearth
Answer: FIND
- 10. Waste
Answer: DETRITUS
- 12. Energetic, after dish of cannellini or haricot vegetables?
Answer: FULLOFBEANS
- 19. Study
Answer: READ
- 20. Brandy
Answer: COGNAC
- 21. Uniform
Answer: LIVERY
- 22. Person/thing of enormous size
Answer: TITAN
- 23. Opposition
Answer: SHADOW
Down
- 1. County officer of the Crown
Answer: SHERIFF
- 2. Tabloid seller!
Answer: SCANDAL
- 3. Clumsy
Answer: MALADROIT
- 4. Pacer (anag)
Answer: CAPER
- 5. Sparkle
Answer: GLISTEN
- 6. Hot root
Answer: RADISH
- 11. Levantine salad with finely chopped ingredients and parsley
Answer: TABBOULEH
- 13. Honest
Answer: UPRIGHT
- 14. Now at the destination
Answer: ARRIVED
- 15. Passerine bird
Answer: SPARROW
- 16. Waste piece of lumber etc?
Answer: OFFCUT
- 18. Long
Answer: YEARN
The answer to “Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is FORTYTWO — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams” answer
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Why does FORTYTWO fit?
FORTYTWO is the published 8-letter answer at 17-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams” 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.
- July 25, 2026 (most recent)FORTYTWO
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Answer to life, the universe and everything, according to Douglas Adams”?
The answer is FORTYTWO.
How many letters are in the answer?
8 letters: FORTYTWO.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 17-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 25, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.