The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 11 2026 Answers (8/11/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 11, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
8A	Clown prepared for war, perhaps
9A	Spot in which I will go fish?
10A	Red four from sevens or eights
11A	London school probing death on the wobbly bridge
12A	Pick up only hearts and diamonds then in snap?
14A	Bridge holiday
15A	Hopeless at whist, I could get what it is!
17A	Hearts, the first discarded by those not twisting?
20A	Old maid and spider?
22A	8 Across blasted, inaccessible? (3-3)
23A	Brag about drinking always, with office in location adjoining pub
24A	A little patience, else fish
25A	Cheat thus toyed with love, heart surrendered
26A	Solo effort’s last seen by retiring footballer, giant
1D	8 Across I’m excited to take on in general
2D	Reportedly, celebrity out of work
3D	Female agent in support of players’ association was dithering
4D	Commentator’s anticipated error – those hanging on by a neck?
5D	Partying, where piano found in skip? (5-3)
6D	A stitch bandaged by beauty, community professional
7D	Tool with key finally locked in dilapidated chest
13D	Eat greener bananas – and heal
16D	Budget ultimately invested in a better groomed animal
18D	Preparation for 8 Acrosses, solo and fish
19D	Drained cups free to be checked
21D	Benefit introducing former network
22D	Poker face in game, better concealing that
24D	Bounce back in elimination contest, hammering opponent firstly

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