Barren place

Archive answer — August 4, 2026

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Clue explained

“BADLANDS” is the published 8-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, August 4, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Occupied
  2. 3Extravagant – gold pair (anag)
  3. 8‘ … more gold than a ___-horse can draw’ (Thomas Carlyle)
  4. 9Damp
  5. 11I totally agree!
  6. 14Macbeth’s victim
  7. 15Violently attack
  8. 17Wholesome
  9. 20Call signal?
  10. 21Not recorded
  11. 22Pathé footage
  12. 23It’s said to be more

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Barren placeBADLANDS
  2. 2Farewell performance
  3. 4Where birds or bats come to rest
  4. 5Announcement
  5. 6Excessive quantity
  6. 7Twisted the truth
  7. 10More enjoyable – rate Naples (anag)
  8. 12Turn to gas – VIP arose (anag)
  9. 13Reflects light
  10. 16Membrillo ingredient
  11. 18Sussex river
  12. 19Chew on (a bone)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Occupied

    Answer: BUSY

  2. 3. Extravagant – gold pair (anag)

    Answer: PRODIGAL

  3. 8. ‘ … more gold than a ___-horse can draw’ (Thomas Carlyle)

    Answer: DRAY

  4. 9. Damp

    Answer: MOISTURE

  5. 11. I totally agree!

    Answer: ABSOLUTELY

  6. 14. Macbeth’s victim

    Answer: DUNCAN

  7. 15. Violently attack

    Answer: ASSAIL

  8. 17. Wholesome

    Answer: SALUBRIOUS

  9. 20. Call signal?

    Answer: RINGTONE

  10. 21. Not recorded

    Answer: LIVE

  11. 22. Pathé footage

    Answer: NEWSREEL

  12. 23. It’s said to be more

    Answer: LESS

Down

  1. 1. Barren place

    Answer: BADLANDS

  2. 2. Farewell performance

    Answer: SWANSONG

  3. 4. Where birds or bats come to rest

    Answer: ROOSTS

  4. 5. Announcement

    Answer: DISCLOSURE

  5. 6. Excessive quantity

    Answer: GLUT

  6. 7. Twisted the truth

    Answer: LIED

  7. 10. More enjoyable – rate Naples (anag)

    Answer: PLEASANTER

  8. 12. Turn to gas – VIP arose (anag)

    Answer: VAPORISE

  9. 13. Reflects light

    Answer: GLISTENS

  10. 16. Membrillo ingredient

    Answer: QUINCE

  11. 18. Sussex river

    Answer: ARUN

  12. 19. Chew on (a bone)

    Answer: GNAW

The answer to “Barren place” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is BADLANDS — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 4, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Barren place” answer

BADLANDS(8 letters)

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Why does BADLANDS fit?

BADLANDS is the published 8-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Barren place” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Barren place”?

The answer is BADLANDS.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: BADLANDS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 4, 2026 at 1-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 August 4, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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