The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 5 2026 Answers (8/5/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 5, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 8/5/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
8A	More than one man mountain somewhere in 15
9A	Love and prayer in 15 breaks through for Willard White, perhaps
10A	See 9
11A	Python catches boa wandering by say, somewhere in 15
12A	Hard left turns approaching end of rally – something for the winner?
14A	Hats off, supply a wrap
15A	Was she not given a choice to speak for country?
17A	Oath’s not a pretence, would Aussie say?
20A	See 26
22A	Old man’s taken to island, 15 by the sound of it?
23A	One struck by god, Cupid
24A	See 25
25A	Favourite from 15 in sprint past team featuring Gatlin, Gay etc?
26A	A fantastic island chef takes dish from 15
1D	Bacterium in rum real, is it?
2D	Setter in a dress that’s short
3D	Belly squeezed by fifth columnist in squat
4D	Nobody drunk now nobody drinks!
5D	Activation of lever in bed to get warmer at night?
6D	Inferior boss, decent after training (6-4)
7D	Knight guzzling absinthe, originally on the wagon
13D	Thing concluding film featuring final lightweight item
16D	Rodent taking wodge around lunchtime?
18D	Frivolous throw, cast and pitch?
19D	Periods on horseback where British king into himself?
21D	Counter when a god denied church
22D	Ralph snatches ‘er wig
24D	Bellyache – something in 15’s patty?