Crossword answer
SQUIB
5 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, July 9, 2026
Letter pattern
SQUIB
Clues that lead to SQUIB
Most recent firstAbout SQUIB in crosswords
SQUIB is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Word for a firework usually preceded by ‘damp’ (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on July 9, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
PISTESki-slope
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
AERIEHome for an eagle
PEARLOyster's gem
TUSKSElephant pair
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of SQUIB (5)
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Jul 9, 2026
Word for a firework usually preceded by ‘damp’ (5) · The Guardian · 1 Down
Nov 1, 2025
Small firework · The Independent · 18 Down
Nov 5, 2024
Old drip's a washout if it's damp · The Independent · 13 Down
Dec 7, 2023
Firework · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jan 19, 2022
Firework · Evening Standard · 18 Down