Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - September 8, 2026
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Puzzle date
September 8, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Out-of-control aircraft’s first to occupy landing zone7 letters5.Simple stunt with part of foot attached to bike regularly kicked out7 letters9.Oscar attempts to hide measure of gold5 letters10.Controversial US politician snogging that Cockney woman9 letters11.Surprisingly, not a charge for item in wardrobe10 letters12.After revolution, commandant stores bullets etc4 letters14.How far one can travel with a Tesla in place of Golf?12 letters18.Patron beats fencers off12 letters21.Two-thirds of Zimbabwean capital is unusual4 letters22.Eager desire of Parisian to corrupt10 letters25.Angostura rum for heroic sailors9 letters26.Go into middle of America with shaved head5 letters27.International match with live feed at last, a place to experiment7 letters28.Shot colleague dead7 letters
Down
1.Runs over clown in theatrical style6 letters2.French person in Opera North6 letters3.Bad spelling of broomstick?10 letters4.It’s disgusting, working in Canadian territory5 letters5.Nearly married more severe American?9 letters6.On return, live in sin4 letters7.Venison, perhaps, wrapped in cotton tissue8 letters8.Nobleman honours stud locations?8 letters13.President books inspiring wise man as promoter10 letters15.Cave with squid bemused investigative team9 letters16.Deviant president, Republican, with tirade8 letters17.Perhaps neon lit up Tangiers8 letters19.Arm private investigator, with many uprising6 letters20.Refreshed Green party at last showing intensity6 letters23.Clubs abandoning cricket, perhaps? It should be seen as part of the bigger picture5 letters24.Handle screw-up4 letters
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