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

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 26, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Professional adds up money
5A	Model paper plane’s not one
9A	Pocket tip and mostly split collection
10A	Did carry tons having ends of feet on either side
11A	Descendants to get diamonds
12A	Ubiquitous leader is great alongside fellow union member
14A	Awkward delivery bowled here; front of crease is rough
15A	Soldiers wait on order
16A	Conservative leader of yesteryear to hug tree
18A	Perhaps one in stock here if wanting order
20A	She flies American back every week to country
21A	Bills squeezing current benefits
24A	Downed one water, drinking litre after round
25A	Lead championship with Ronaldo’s header: that’s great for Real Madrid fans?
26A	One steps over poo; shoe initially turned over
27A	Tramp without clothes, sight is disgusting
1D	Good, cheap cigarette papers, ultimately they’re for smoking tobacco
2D	Determined to put on exhaust
3D	Club batting, accepting run out
4D	True American siren chasing pure son
5D	Forces show terrible drug being cut: heroin put into skin with needle (9, 6)
6D	Writing this, hour wasted filling a puzzle at the beginning
7D	One trying to flog something is a tosser
8D	Back horse with tip for the first from Haydock
13D	Thought before entering bet, card getting dealt
16D	Vehicles over street with old wheels
17D	Common cold going round pub, endlessly
19D	Summary in short, great book
22D	‘90s band did rock on the radio
23D	Spot fine, put up charges

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