Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - September 7, 2026
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Puzzle date
September 7, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Love endless free entertainment? Indeed8 letters5.Is not sea, but is in it6 letters9.It’s the fashion to purchase from this business8 letters10.Person entranced that is often called happy6 letters11.Flow that’s regular late in the day8 letters12.Late stages of World Cup seen in Netherlands, Belarus and Wales6 letters14.Relish saying ‘Choose a flower’10 letters18.With new energy, admire neat dancing10 letters22.Reportedly overcome hard nut6 letters23.Gaoler is to reorganise women’s quarters8 letters24.Completely at home with Dorothy’s pet6 letters25.Ancient city prison: pictures initially hung in it?8 letters26.Key exercise, to trap a fly6 letters27.Love to break down large town fastness?8 letters
Down
1.Given time, smash great goal6 letters2.Young bird caught by beagle terrified6 letters3.Working on skills, turning up in more than one bed6 letters4.Senior Soviet officer, one previously safely cocooned10 letters6.No ordinary king’s breakfast?8 letters7.Is the crossword setter to appear on television as friendly?8 letters8.Maid accustomed to home8 letters13.A cold salad plant not quite consumed: hurry up!10 letters15.Cost to hold part of play rehearsal8 letters16.Showing a natural ability to draw?8 letters17.Avoid son, despite staggering8 letters19.Pageant shows tasteless stuff as well6 letters20.Walk a little, holding lime or soda perhaps6 letters21.Will’s play full of errors? Dante’s was divine6 letters
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