The Guardian Quick Crossword is the perfect daily dose of wordplay! Unlike its notoriously difficult Cryptic sibling, the Quick Crossword is definition-based and highly accessible, offering a snappy, satisfying challenge that’s great for a coffee break or a morning commute. We know how addictive this daily puzzle can be, so to help you out (or just confirm your brilliant solves!), here are the answers for today’s Guardian Quick Crossword for December 11, 2025 (Puzzle No. 17,348) .
Today’s Guardian Quick Crossword Answers for December 11, 2025
Let’s dive into the answers for the Guardian Quick Crossword for today.
1 Across: Huffy electricity producers? (4,5) – WINDFARMS
8 Across: Bones – Greek mountain (4) – OSSA
9 Across: Figurine (9) – STATUETTE
10 Across: Fruit – NZ bird (4) – KIWI
13 Across: Red pigment used as hair dye (5) – HENNA
15 Across: Hard glossy coating (6) – ENAMEL
16 Across: Forge (6) – SMITHY
17 Across: Long high-backed bench – Yorkshire town (6) – SETTLE
19 Across: Coin – pig or fowl? (6) – GUINEA
20 Across: Happen (5) – OCCUR
21 Across: Fool – what two follows at night? (4) – TWIT
24 Across: Water-smacking dive (5,4) – BELLYFLOP
25 Across: Cornish Project (4) – EDEN
26 Across: What a fairy swaps for cash (4,5) – BABYTOOTH
2 Down: Enthusiastic about (4) – INTO
3 Down: Show excessive love (4) – DOTE
4 Down: Qualification (1,5) – ALEVEL
5 Down: Service of morning prayer (6) – MATINS
6 Down: Aide (9) – ASSISTANT
7 Down: Chap dedicated to his wife and children (6,3) – FAMILYMAN
11 Down: Socially prominent glamorous traveller (3-6) – JETSETTER
12 Down: Like some warblers and flycatchers (9) – FANTAILED
13 Down: UK magazine since 1988 (5) – HELLO
14 Down: Loved one (5) – AMOUR
18 Down: Skin condition (6) – ECZEMA
19 Down: Culpable (6) – GUILTY
22 Down: Hairstyle (4) – AFRO
23 Down: Part of a poem or a sewing machine (4) – FOOT
What do you think of today’s Guardian Quick Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
Today’s Guardian Quick Crossword delivers a polished, well-balanced solve that blends clever clueing with a warmly classic crossword feel. The grid is packed with clean, intuitive fill, and the clues strike a great balance between direct definitions and lightly playful wordplay, giving the puzzle a pleasant rhythm as each section clicks into place. Longer entries anchor the structure nicely, while shorter ones keep the pace brisk, creating an experience that feels smooth but still thoughtfully crafted. It’s a confident, cohesive crossword that rewards steady solving without ever slipping into obscurity. I’d rate it 3.5 out of 5.
You can also check out today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post Mini Meta Crossword
- Boston Globe Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
- The New Yorker Crossword Answers
- The New Yorker Mini Crossword Answers
How to Play The Guardian Quick Crossword
Playing The Guardian Quick Crossword is simple, making it a great daily habit.
- The Goal: Fill in the full 15×15 grid with words that fit the clues, both Across and Down.
- The Clues: Unlike the main Cryptic puzzle, these clues are direct definitions or synonyms of the answer word. The number in parentheses at the end of the clue tells you the exact number of letters in the answer.
- The Grid Size: This is a full-sized crossword, meaning the words are longer than those in the Mini, giving you a substantial but still manageable puzzle.
- Intersections: The key to solving is using the intersecting letters. A letter you fill in for an “Across” word must also be the correct starting or middle letter for a “Down” word, and vice versa. This cross-referencing is your greatest solving tool.
- Daily Refresh: The puzzle refreshes daily on The Guardian’s website, so there’s always a new puzzle waiting.
