Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - July 20, 2026
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Puzzle date
July 20, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.Teacher of no practical use8 letters6.Obscure, extremely bumptious words on book jackets6 letters9.Two idiots initiating one state shooting, perhaps13 letters10.Dispose of the last bit of homemade pickle6 letters11.Perception absolutely possessed by rowing crew8 letters13.International clothing label about to bring on board rubbish celebrities10 letters15.System of rules requiring constant, dedicated work?4 letters16.Trashy, somewhat lumpen affair4 letters18.Wild animal rage coming from the top dogs?10 letters21.Satellite phone? It’s crazily old8 letters22.Drawer primarily containing fabric6 letters23.Domineering writer from Rome, maybe changing sides?13 letters25.A kid taking it easy6 letters26.Fun-loving sort of mafia boss involved in robbery8 letters
Down
2.Opening above large part of church7 letters3.Unpleasant fluid dilutes fast11 letters4.Bulk energy shot5 letters5.Fancy that guy being put into care, possibly7 letters6.Person providing protection for country is working very hard9 letters7.Learning institution’s subdivision reduced in size by 25%3 letters8.Gathered together and had late-morning meal right away7 letters12.Popular pink avatar11 letters14.She acts single, following couple of males in certain direction9 letters17.Determined 80s pop star7 letters19.Frost ultimately breaks hole in crumbling relic7 letters20.Supplies of first-class horses7 letters22.Head of cabbage with tough green leaves5 letters24.Drink in the bar periodically3 letters
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