The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 12 2026 Answers (8/12/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 12, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Before 5050, space explorers ultimately pay through the nose
5A	Substitute case of stout with case of brandy (5-2)
10A	Locale for Derrick’s young lady? ‘I love travelling west’
11A	A Catholic member of the clergy is faithful
12A	Prevent Shakespeare forgetting Bottom
13A	Woe is me! Reckless and extremely risky
14A	Degenerates wanting Academy Awards
15A	Measure English trout initially found in French sea
16A	Man seeks new drug to hold water
19A	Personal number key during father’s rejected US medical procedure
21A	Prince arrived in Hungary on vacation
24A	Stray lately wandering around California
26A	Greek character married bachelor, one with diamonds?
27A	British company once part of public infrastructure
28A	Royal papers describing metal crown missing
29A	Trader: ‘Expensive coats, Levi’s – 60% off!’
30A	American to highlight revolting states
31A	‘Snake’ – language of slander
2D	Foolish like 1 + 9?
3D	I earn change importing without charge or latitude
4D	Extra line to say farewell
6D	Heart admits nothing against being idle
7D	Point revealed by 14 or 13?
8D	Worries relatives when first king abdicates
9D	Dan perhaps mixing art material – it’s missing base
17D	Add more detail to complex
18D	Celts ski, going downhill with the most smooth manner
20D	7 star submarine
22D	They steal over 2 billion euros, not even starting with rupees
23D	Second-tier attractions, those with trains?
25D	Wise one in Munich on retreat drinking last of beer?

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