Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - July 22, 2026
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Puzzle date
July 22, 2026
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Across
1.Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for7 letters5.Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar?7 letters9.Possibility of outlet store finally opening5 letters10.I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old9 letters11.Confused as senior coppers demanded …10 letters12.… commanding officer essentially use the truncheon4 letters14.Firm steal something many people like to drive11 letters18.Goodness – neighbour’s entrance buzzer rings with excessive force – I must hide11 letters21.Show off contribution to murder4 letters22.A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected10 letters25.It must go through on time they regularly stress9 letters26.Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say5 letters27.Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape7 letters28.Drunk dwelt on disappointment7 letters
Down
1.Maintains focus for cryptic clues6 letters2.Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour6 letters3.David Beckham makes one eat dessert first10 letters4.Silver lining – occasionally he’ll get two below par5 letters5.Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll?9 letters6.2 seconds to read advertising watchdog’s email4 letters7.Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing …8 letters8.… one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him)8 letters13.Allowed to take caravan briefly – that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so10 letters15.Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it9 letters16.Made cloudy as former students smoked8 letters17.See 28 letters19.See 76 letters20.Teasing related to exploit6 letters23.One wood is perfect5 letters24.Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book4 letters
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