Crossword answer

HOURGLASS

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, May 31, 2026

Letter pattern

HOURGLASS

Starts with H, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to HOURGLASS

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A measure of time for us tucking into hot drink container (9)9The GuardianMay 31, 2026 Old-fashioned device filled with sand9NewsdayNov 17, 2025

About HOURGLASS in crosswords

HOURGLASS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A measure of time for us tucking into hot drink container (9)” in the The Guardian crossword on May 31, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

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Every appearance of HOURGLASS (2)

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May 31, 2026

A measure of time for us tucking into hot drink container (9) · The Guardian · 14 Down

Nov 17, 2025

Old-fashioned device filled with sand · Newsday · Down