Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - August 12, 2026
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Puzzle date
August 12, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
8.Clown prepared for war, perhaps8 letters9.Spot in which I will go fish?6 letters10.Red four from sevens or eights4 letters11.London school probing death on the wobbly bridge10 letters12.Pick up only hearts and diamonds then in snap?6 letters14.Bridge holiday8 letters15.Hopeless at whist, I could get what it is!7 letters17.Hearts, the first discarded by those not twisting?7 letters20.Old maid and spider?8 letters22.8 Across blasted, inaccessible?6 letters23.Brag about drinking always, with office in location adjoining pub10 letters24.A little patience, else fish4 letters25.Cheat thus toyed with love, heart surrendered6 letters26.Solo effort’s last seen by retiring footballer, giant8 letters
Down
1.8 Across I’m excited to take on in general8 letters2.Reportedly, celebrity out of work4 letters3.Female agent in support of players’ association was dithering6 letters4.Commentator’s anticipated error – those hanging on by a neck?7 letters5.Partying, where piano found in skip?8 letters6.A stitch bandaged by beauty, community professional10 letters7.Tool with key finally locked in dilapidated chest6 letters13.Eat greener bananas – and heal10 letters16.Budget ultimately invested in a better groomed animal8 letters18.Preparation for 8 Acrosses, solo and fish8 letters19.Drained cups free to be checked7 letters21.Benefit introducing former network6 letters22.Poker face in game, better concealing that6 letters24.Bounce back in elimination contest, hammering opponent firstly4 letters
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