Guardian Quiptic Crossword
Guardian Quiptic Crossword Answers & Hints - October 25, 2026
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Puzzle date
October 25, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.With time gone, terrible deficit facing European building7 letters5.Expression of surprise about posh US city offering rich stew7 letters10.Glowing ring with a loft in part4 letters11.Muddle with greens in a poor state for couriers10 letters12.Entertainment in a field cancelling opening? It’s not reasonable6 letters13.Start to eye opening in good equestrian activity8 letters14.Increase the risks in haunt Pete constructed9 letters16.Chaps in audience making appearance5 letters17.Fellow is given direction in banquet5 letters19.Eccentric sent a bike to get mixed drink9 letters23.Inspector has to emphasise extreme sorrow8 letters24.Observe warning6 letters26.One giving advice is elected local politician, reportedly10 letters27.Dry element in bar identified4 letters28.Figure still in filthy site7 letters29.Took up commercial work with Edward shortly7 letters
Down
2.Attraction with play on words in turn formulated7 letters3.A number provided in promotion for female5 letters4.Cold region in Italy, area with many lakes7 letters6.Item in kitchen drawer in first section?6 letters7.Delicate bachelor starts to use little burner – it glows?9 letters8.Section of an orchestra as could be pulled?7 letters9.Act confidently in fearless tones possibly13 letters15.Ambassador with view about India showing indecision9 letters18.Medical incident in part of a series7 letters20.Sort wine of a similar sort7 letters21.Performer wearing hat that is pleasant to touch7 letters22.Modern headquarters having an exchange of parts6 letters25.Vagrant close to last entry to a car park5 letters
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Solve Guardian Quiptic without losing the thread
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Are these answers for October 25, 2026?
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