Cook quickly in hot oil
Archive answer — September 9, 2026
7 Down
Scroll down for the rest of the crossword answersClue explained
“STIRFRY” is the published 7-letter fill for 7 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
- Clue type:
- Crossword fill
Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, September 9, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal or hide a letter.
Crossword solution grid
Select a square to hide or reveal its letter in the 13 by 13 crossword grid.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
12 cluesDown
12 clues- 7Cook quickly in hot oilSTIRFRY
- 19Swivel
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. Crustacean-based Lancastrian dish – promptest dish (anag)
Answer: POTTEDSHRIMPS
- 8. Cobber
Answer: PAL
- 9. Populace
Answer: HOIPOLLOI
- 10. Number every sheet in book, e.g.
Answer: PAGINATE
- 11. Holstein-Friesian flesh?
Answer: BEEF
- 13. Sewer
Answer: WEAVER
- 14. Animator
Answer: DISNEY
- 16. Central London area
Answer: SOHO
- 17. Ping over – attacking forked stick
Answer: CATAPULT
- 20. Yeah!
Answer: WHOOPDEDO
- 21. See ya!
Answer: BYE
- 22. Carbon dioxide or methane, eg
Answer: GREENHOUSEGAS
Down
- 1. As a springy book or restaurant?
Answer: POPUP
- 2. Post for a utility
Answer: TELEGRAPHPOLE
- 3. Better-quality
Answer: ENHANCED
- 4. Easily riled
Answer: SHIRTY
- 5. Top of the house
Answer: ROOF
- 6. 2000 problem?
Answer: MILLENNIUMBUG
- 7. Cook quickly in hot oil
Answer: STIRFRY
- 12. Having two husbands or wives, simultaneously
Answer: BIGAMOUS
- 13. That’s it, just as it is!
Answer: WYSIWYG
- 15. Belvedere
Answer: GAZEBO
- 18. Long lock
Answer: TRESS
- 19. Swivel
Answer: SPIN
The answer to “Cook quickly in hot oil” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is STIRFRY — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 9, 2026 at 7-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Cook quickly in hot oil” answer
Prefer a nudge first? Use the letter tiles above to hide and reveal individual characters, or use the focused grid to confirm the crossing letters.
Why does STIRFRY fit?
STIRFRY is the published 7-letter answer at 7-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Cook quickly in hot oil” 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cook quickly in hot oil”?
The answer is STIRFRY.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: STIRFRY.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for September 9, 2026 at 7-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 September 9, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.