Lay down with authority (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lay down with authority (7) featured in Guardian Quick puzzle on August 28, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DICTATE.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Lay down with authority (7):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DICTATE Lay down with authority (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Aug 28, 2026
11% PUTS Lays (down) (4) Commuter Aug 27, 2026
10% SOD Lay down the lawn (3) LA Times Mini Jul 4, 2026
10% SODS Lays down turf (4) USA Today Quick Jun 15, 2026
10% Y Lays down turf (1) USA Today Quick Jun 15, 2026
9% ASSAIL Really lay into (6) USA Today Aug 6, 2026
9% INTER Lay to rest (5) Premier Sunday Aug 2, 2026
9% SETAT Lay into (5) Newsday Jul 19, 2026
9% NOWI "___ lay me down to sleep ...": 2 wds. (4)
8% MASON Brick-laying pro (5) USA Today Aug 23, 2026

Clues for The Guardian Quick Puzzle on August 28, 2026

Lay down with authority (7) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Lay down with authority (7). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is DICTATE.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Lay down with authority (7).