Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - August 6, 2026
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Puzzle date
August 6, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
8.More than one man mountain somewhere in 158 letters9.Love and prayer in 15 breaks through for Willard White, perhaps5 letters10.See 94 letters11.Python catches boa wandering by say, somewhere in 1510 letters12.Hard left turns approaching end of rally – something for the winner?6 letters14.Hats off, supply a wrap8 letters15.Was she not given a choice to speak for country?7 letters17.Oath’s not a pretence, would Aussie say?7 letters20.See 268 letters22.Old man’s taken to island, 15 by the sound of it?6 letters23.One struck by god, Cupid10 letters24.See 254 letters25.Favourite from 15 in sprint past team featuring Gatlin, Gay etc?5 letters26.A fantastic island chef takes dish from 158 letters
Down
1.Bacterium in rum real, is it?8 letters2.Setter in a dress that’s short4 letters3.Belly squeezed by fifth columnist in squat6 letters4.Nobody drunk now nobody drinks!7 letters5.Activation of lever in bed to get warmer at night?8 letters6.Inferior boss, decent after training10 letters7.Knight guzzling absinthe, originally on the wagon6 letters13.Thing concluding film featuring final lightweight item10 letters16.Rodent taking wodge around lunchtime?8 letters18.Frivolous throw, cast and pitch?8 letters19.Periods on horseback where British king into himself?7 letters21.Counter when a god denied church6 letters22.Ralph snatches ‘er wig6 letters24.Bellyache – something in 15’s patty?4 letters
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