Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - October 29, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 29, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.To Marilyn, A Miller not half struggling in marriage13 letters10.Medley in pool – team caught with sprint in the middle9 letters11.England’s opener concerned with boundaries on cricket pitch5 letters12.Soldiers hiding in plant of dark green colour5 letters13.Individuals entering country for another9 letters14.Did have to follow doctor that’s inundated7 letters16.Son with appropriate way to provide barrier7 letters18.Pass your piece of chicken back – getting space in freezer7 letters20.President – idiot making American flyer7 letters21.Keep going south: what rag and bone man wants around east9 letters23.Live sound close to record at first5 letters24.Odd route when travelling5 letters25.Examples of batting positions9 letters26.Past teams go out: penalties on both sides which are often stuck in the top corner13 letters
Down
2.Movement of stars described in tabloids got royals in trouble9 letters3.Large jumper over skirt for modesty5 letters4.Male came, no Viagra initially taken7 letters5.Horrible ladies man primarily ignored beautiful women7 letters6.American coins term for gun going inside range9 letters7.Escorts picked up in city5 letters8.Boxing result when cut second – one twice knocked out13 letters9.It will probably take poker money fair and square13 letters15.Thoughtless man supporting Nigel for Reform9 letters17.Flatter borders start to constrict plant9 letters19.Tending to go over grass7 letters20.Benefits paid for by cutting public transport7 letters22.Free rent on leave5 letters23.Tot and adult play5 letters
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