Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword
Guardian Quick Cryptic Crossword Answers & Hints - September 19, 2026
Work through the 2026-09-19 Guardian Quick Cryptic grid at your own pace. Select a square, reveal one answer, or check the completed crossword when you need it.
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Puzzle date
September 19, 2026
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Clue index
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Across
1.After spending money, vigorously bite small cut of meat4 letters4.Originally, cleric over day explained system of principles4 letters7.Cook using mere sweet desserts9 letters8.Woman at a ceremony ignoring Dutch cheese4 letters9.Treat here at Nice downing luscious eggs for starters6 letters10.Rate leaders of another special side emerging so strongly6 letters13.Minor mistake in piece of female clothing4 letters14.VIP is more attuned to act spontaneously9 letters15.Just early signs of owner now launching yacht4 letters16.Receive revenue4 letters
Down
2.Arab, maybe, is sounding rough leaving area5 letters3.Steal small amount of salt, say5 letters4.At first, come here usually requiring new container for milk5 letters5.Calmed Iris after misreading legal statement10 letters6.Vague idea for mimicry10 letters11.Hollow MP yet to be dislodged5 letters12.Right away, rapidly develop stream5 letters13.Hockey players need this criticism5 letters
About this crossword
Solve Guardian Quick Cryptic without losing the thread
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Common questions
Guardian Quick Cryptic answer FAQ
Are these answers for September 19, 2026?
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