Crossword answer

HARDBALL

8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 13, 2026

Letter pattern

HARDBALL

Starts with H, ends with L · 8 letters

Clues that lead to HARDBALL

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Play __, be ruthless and uncompromising (8)8The GuardianJun 13, 2026 Ruthless tactics8Eugene ShefferOct 6, 2025

About HARDBALL in crosswords

HARDBALL is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Play __, be ruthless and uncompromising (8)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 13, 2026.

Other 8-letter answers

CRIMINALLawbreaker OVERLANDNot by sea or air (8) FAKETREEGreenery that doesn't need water ESTIMATEGuess teatimes at work (8) SCHMALTZSentimentality (8) FURLOUGHLeave coat by Irish lake TOMAHAWKName a warlike fellow's weapon INSECRETSurreptitiously deleting note would not be cricket? Actually it would (2,6) ESPRESSOStrong coffee VIGILANTSix enormous guards left, being watchful (8) PACKAGESAmazon deliveries RULEDOUTVoiced concern after order is dismissed (5,3) PREJUDGEUnder pressure, Barnaby's admitting English justice means to try without evidence RAPSHEETListing of priors

Every appearance of HARDBALL (2)

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Jun 13, 2026

Play __, be ruthless and uncompromising (8) · The Guardian · 10 Across

Oct 6, 2025

Ruthless tactics · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down