Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - October 13, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 13, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Quote this writer – rolling it will make you sick6 letters5.Oddly Boeing suspect images released by police will generate profits8 letters9.Accompany Filipino getting a little nipple piercing8 letters10.Another news report adds detailed advice taking just seconds as required6 letters11.Fixed quickly4 letters12.Alice tattoos over old unwanted snakes – one points towards bottom?10 letters13.Stick of dynamite originally hidden in a present6 letters14.Become less demanding of used piano8 letters16.Laptop loses power for minute – one might need drive to work?8 letters19.Everyone can see this cutting comedic drama, Loot6 letters21.Makes attractive new games set in …10 letters23.… space, taking singular, short, sharp breath4 letters24.Focus for one securing wings for Grease cast6 letters25.Sweetheart’s flat has nothing8 letters26.Son occasionally parked in petrol station to get coffee8 letters27.Vacuous actor plugging body spray, gets speaking part?6 letters
Down
2.Travelling man – he had toothpaste forgetting all hotels will provide basics15 letters3.Dish that is supporting good health for example7 letters4.Lookout boasts note is in French9 letters5.Critical report is, theoretically, what started it all7 letters6.Kitchen appliance brand delivered some cumin in jars5 letters7.Officer seen intermittently when following street parties7 letters8.This suggests it’s safe at all times15 letters15.Dregs of society of no significance according to Spooner: twerp!9 letters17.Maybe pawn silver here with no limits for organiser7 letters18.One takes stock as gentleman recalled bare bottom7 letters20.Pull up in behind soldier7 letters22.Time team cycling, identifying main changes?5 letters
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