Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - October 8, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 8, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
9.Notice a WAG following the face of Premier League7 letters10.Bloody-minded husband that is next to good-for-nothing in retirement7 letters11.Dog belonging to us has brief thing for 18ac9 letters12.Kisses the ultimate in frogs after drink5 letters13.Slim actress playing TV detective11 letters15.Father Brown finally going back to sleep3 letters16.Animal found in Mexico at intervals5 letters18.Revolutionary article in Bild is retracted3 letters19.Drink in Kai Havertz’s agreement to join City5 letters21.Make out with date3 letters22.18ac drunk beers with madras11 letters25.Time of the month initially cramping the belly of sex symbol5 letters26.Brave warrior injured Latin hero9 letters28.Got out of bed with energy to tackle Times Prize7 letters29.One performing rhubarb stick twirls7 letters
Down
1.Computer program upset animal8 letters2.Coach supporting Brockwell’s foot6 letters3.Served up posh fish sauce4 letters4.Woman laid out case for new idea6 letters5.Got sick catching mad cow disease, headed for rock bottom8 letters6.Smooth tenor’s song for Universal Studios?10 letters7.African runner’s high-tech leg work8 letters8.Author’s cat regurgitated fluff6 letters14.Layer of skin almost eaten by venom-producing pest10 letters17.Rishton’s opener in beer match is most watchful8 letters18.On Beauty by Zadie essentially resisted authority8 letters20.Acoustic from Oasis’s No.1 track under scrutiny8 letters21.World In Motion saving department in hospital6 letters23.Footballer’s single covered by Keane?6 letters24.Tense after sailor on board kicks off6 letters27.Commander of the Admiralty4 letters
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