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 January 10, 2026 (Puzzle No. 17,373) .
Today’s Guardian Quick Crossword Answers for January 10, 2026
Let’s dive into the answers for the Guardian Quick Crossword for today.
1 Across: Keeper’s feat (4) – SAVE
3 Across: Parlour game (8) – CHARADES
9 Across: Podium on which there may be a lectern (7) – ROSTRUM
10 Across: Tummy (5) – BELLY
11 Across: Coach – form of transport (5) – TRAIN
12 Across: Salad plant (6) – ENDIVE
14 Across: Guzzle greedily – from nosebag? (3,4,1,5) – EATLIKEAHORSE
17 Across: Terror (6) – FRIGHT
19 Across: Modish (5) – SMART
22 Across: Conclude (5) – CEASE
23 Across: Danseur (anag) – a red sun (anag) (7) – ASUNDER
24 Across: NY borough (8) – BROOKLYN
25 Across: Desired result (4) – GOAL
1 Down: White wine and soda drink (8) – SPRITZER
2 Down: Landscape, e.g. (5) – VISTA
4 Down: Tidal multi-river mouth of Northern England (6,7) – HUMBERESTUARY
5 Down: Braid (anag) (5) – RABID
6 Down: Free (7) – DELIVER
7 Down: Bean protein (4) – SOYA
8 Down: Sultanate (6) – BRUNEI
13 Down: Of the chest (8) – PECTORAL
15 Down: Whirlwind (7) – TORNADO
16 Down: Stifle – keep secret (4,2) – HUSHUP
18 Down: It’s all __ to me (5) – GREEK
20 Down: Sound (5) – AUDIO
21 Down: Crust on skin (4) – SCAB
What do you think of today’s Guardian Quick Crossword puzzle? Were you able to guess all the answers?
The puzzle moved effortlessly between a NY borough and a specific Sultanate , while the long, idiomatic Across answer describing someone who guzzles greedily was a standout. Clues ranging from the white wine and soda drink to a tidal multi-river mouth in Northern England provided a nice geographical and culinary spread. Shorter entries like the bean protein and the desired result kept the pace brisk. The Down section offered a good mix of anagrams and physical terms, including a specific word for something of the chest . Overall, the grid was accessible and varied, making for a satisfying and quick solve. I’d rate the difficulty a friendly 4.5 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.
