Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - July 15, 2026
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Puzzle date
July 15, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
7.Hoot passing steamer in 97 letters8.17 across 9?7 letters9.Run – and whizz!4 letters10.Track associated with 12 down 99 letters12.I’m thinking to enter old ruling dynasty in 95 letters13.Challenger with gun anticipated getting shot still8 letters15.Fee, one third off – decrease?4 letters16.9 on and on and on?5 letters17.Boring 94 letters18.Snake is swimming around lake – hide!8 letters20.Musical creation where harmony heard?5 letters21.Plant eater bugs cuckoo9 letters22.Boring thing, 94 letters24.Team welcomed by child able to be connected7 letters25.Partial recollection of theme, not so by George!7 letters
Down
1.Stop pain in the ear?4 letters2.Economist, possible dish for cannibal?8 letters3.Measure of alcohol in two alcoholic drinks6 letters4.Silver no better than fabric8 letters5.Very true, origin forgotten6 letters6.Vicious circles ending in deadlock, lose control4 letters11.9 run, ace played after finishing line9 letters12.Reportedly rough 95 letters14.95 letters16.Youngster on tour of Korea working to become firmly established8 letters17.Satirist square or deep, perhaps?8 letters19.See 16 Across6 letters20.9 that’s eyed6 letters21.9 boot4 letters23.9 heats won’t start4 letters
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