Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - September 25, 2026
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Puzzle date
September 25, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
7.20ac to nip out in car7 letters8.Author’s copyright, say, written in artificial language lacking in use7 letters9.Cloth sample in Mombasa rickshaw4 letters10.Digital discomfort caused as actor pressed remote9 letters12.Worry after starts to get ready in August5 letters13.Rated clue quid pro quo?8 letters15.Softies on the right left4 letters16.20ac found in 20ac in woods5 letters17.20ac retired fading star4 letters18.Cosiest room in pub with guest not fit for all8 letters20.Banker’s club lost its head5 letters21.Those making trunk calls when footballer rejected by county9 letters22.Drab moving from black to white when on scale?4 letters24.Frantic when fool includes sex education7 letters25.French street to get quiet routine back during break7 letters
Down
1.Message hidden in alliterative passage?4 letters2.Those who spread filth include source of plot revelations8 letters3.Consequence of lob?6 letters4.How one is knocked as team trails?8 letters5.Coward’s spirit thusly seen in barrel drunk by that man?6 letters6.Strike a blow to groin having struck backside previously?4 letters11.Worn-out, he meant to work out9 letters12.Driver’s aim is to be ecologically responsible5 letters14.Passion for first under any circumstances5 letters16.Thrashed out addition to the capital’s skyline8 letters17.Direct a neat dodge to collect interest on the street8 letters19.Like café might be when smothered by 226 letters20.Sappers’ prompt relief6 letters21.Before final curtain, First Lady will be flush4 letters23.Take home note, following musical talent4 letters
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