Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword December 23, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.
The Guardian Cryptic Crossword December 23, 2025 Answers
If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 12/23/25, 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 |
| 1A |
Rust on a tank, if not reversible farm machinery |
| 6A |
Honey and last drop of milk poured over Middle Eastern dish |
| 9A |
Those who’ll believe anything that’s soon beyond question |
| 10A |
Function apparently of Romans to break Bohemian |
| 11A |
Bird hearing sound of cat on the internet? |
| 12A |
Explain possible indication of inventor at work? |
| 14A |
Your cups spilling beer then |
| 15A |
A builder of nest behind barrier, firm |
| 16A |
Player mightily confused, one snookered |
| 19A |
Arrangement of lines where circle meets square |
| 22A |
Could I be on stylish river vessel – to see African natives? |
| 23A |
So, fragile thing ultimately requiring a massage? |
| 24A |
Tenor learning technique in holiday destination |
| 26A |
Sparkle back in vogue, glittering dresses |
| 27A |
Large Australian bouncer, I say! |
| 28A |
Order number checked by fine inspector in the end |
| 1D |
Proposal, that offered by Picasso during siesta |
| 2D |
Brother’s style in fashion without a doubt |
| 3D |
Damaged piece, world half lost, half lost |
| 4D |
Unsteady – like a calculator? |
| 5D |
Tackle skin on rare type of melon |
| 6D |
Confinement to bunk, I presume? |
| 7D |
Milliner turned up where cap missing, bishop needing one on top? |
| 8D |
Speculation about article that is kind of fitting? |
| 13D |
Musician performing concert tours was dancing wildly – one getting down and dirty? |
| 16D |
Academic mark cut by half, or less initially |
| 17D |
Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains in battle? |
| 18D |
Music genre wife introduced to child and I (3-4) |
| 19D |
Flier: ruse seen essentially where unknown number posted? |
| 20D |
Two at bottom of Pacific, diver, having surfaced, leaves |
| 21D |
Small device, inventor’s best friend on audio? |
| 25D |
Some tea in caddy, the latest bits |
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