Crossword answer
OBLONG
6 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 17 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 8, 2026
Letter pattern
OBLONG
Clues that lead to OBLONG
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Rectangle (6)6The GuardianAug 8, 2026
Eclair’s shape6Eugene ShefferJul 3, 2026
Rectangular6Daily ExpressJun 8, 2026
Shape of mouth not good and not short (6)6The SunApr 18, 2026
Figure with four rightangles (6)6The SunApr 18, 2026
Old water pipe retains L-shape6The IndependentOct 27, 2025
After finishing a job, be keen to get into shape6Evening StandardMar 22, 2022
Something like a football pitch6Evening StandardSep 16, 2021
About OBLONG in crosswords
OBLONG is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 17 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Rectangle (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 8, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
SVELTESlender
FAMINEStarvation
CUTIESAdorable ones
HEARST“Citizen Kane” inspiration
ACADIANational park in Maine
FOOLED"Ha, I ___ you!" ("Gotcha!")
DAWNONBegin to occur to
REMAINContinue unchanged (6)
SATURNPlanet
MALIBUCalifornia beach city that is home to several Hollywood stars
CREEDSDoctrines
GETSETPrepare
OFFISHDistant in manner (6)
AVERSEDisinclined
Every appearance of OBLONG (17)
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Aug 8, 2026
Rectangle (6) · The Guardian · 12 Across
Jul 3, 2026
Eclair’s shape · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Jun 8, 2026
Rectangular · Daily Express · 4 Down
May 18, 2026
Rectangular · Puzzle Page · 7 Across
Apr 18, 2026
Figure with four rightangles (6) · The Sun · 9 Across
Apr 18, 2026
Shape of mouth not good and not short (6) · The Sun · 9 Across
Oct 27, 2025
Old water pipe retains L-shape · The Independent · 24 Across
Sep 21, 2025
Rectangular · The Independent · 22 Across
Sep 6, 2024
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 10 Down
May 10, 2024
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Feb 27, 2023
Eclair’s shape · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Down
Jan 12, 2023
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Mar 22, 2022
After finishing a job, be keen to get into shape · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 16, 2021
Something like a football pitch · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jun 26, 2020
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jul 25, 2019
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Apr 6, 2018
Rectangular · Evening Standard · 16 Down