Unwanted sticky stuff

Archive answer — August 10, 2026

3 Down

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Clue explained

“GUNK” is the published 4-letter fill for 3 Down. 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 Monday, August 10, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Unenlightened
  2. 8Lay to rest
  3. 9School-trip vehicle
  4. 10Wedding do, held in advance
  5. 11Therefore (formal)
  6. 13Give power, strength or authority to
  7. 14Give a ‘not guilty’ verdict
  8. 16Street, table or effect
  9. 17Large bottle
  10. 19Insistent
  11. 20Privileged social group
  12. 21Effective (but possibly unethical)

Down

10 clues
  1. 1Marine hanger-on
  2. 2Idiot (informally)
  3. 3Unwanted sticky stuffGUNK
  4. 4Keats died of it
  5. 5No longer in production
  6. 6Measure of seismologists
  7. 7Tall floor light
  8. 12It’s not deliberate
  9. 15Cook’s grinder
  10. 18Smooth – bits of rock

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Unenlightened

    Answer: BENIGHTED

  2. 8. Lay to rest

    Answer: INTER

  3. 9. School-trip vehicle

    Answer: MINIBUS

  4. 10. Wedding do, held in advance

    Answer: HENPARTY

  5. 11. Therefore (formal)

    Answer: ERGO

  6. 13. Give power, strength or authority to

    Answer: ENABLE

  7. 14. Give a ‘not guilty’ verdict

    Answer: ACQUIT

  8. 16. Street, table or effect

    Answer: SIDE

  9. 17. Large bottle

    Answer: DEMIJOHN

  10. 19. Insistent

    Answer: ADAMANT

  11. 20. Privileged social group

    Answer: ELITE

  12. 21. Effective (but possibly unethical)

    Answer: EXPEDIENT

Down

  1. 1. Marine hanger-on

    Answer: BARNACLE

  2. 2. Idiot (informally)

    Answer: NUMPTY

  3. 3. Unwanted sticky stuff

    Answer: GUNK

  4. 4. Keats died of it

    Answer: TUBERCULOSIS

  5. 5. No longer in production

    Answer: DISCONTINUED

  6. 6. Measure of seismologists

    Answer: RICHTERSCALE

  7. 7. Tall floor light

    Answer: STANDARDLAMP

  8. 12. It’s not deliberate

    Answer: ACCIDENT

  9. 15. Cook’s grinder

    Answer: PESTLE

  10. 18. Smooth – bits of rock

    Answer: SAND

The answer to “Unwanted sticky stuff” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is GUNK — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 10, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Unwanted sticky stuff” answer

GUNK(4 letters)

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Why does GUNK fit?

GUNK is the published 4-letter answer at 3-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Unwanted sticky stuff” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Unwanted sticky stuff”?

The answer is GUNK.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: GUNK.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for August 10, 2026 at 3-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 10, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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