The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 24 2026 Answers (2/24/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 24, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 24, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 2/24/26, 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
1A	Aussie native won, overthrowing leader in fight
4A	Very happy due to change in plan
9A	Individuals in population estimates
10A	Greatest part played in his role as one coming out
11A	Humiliated and embarrassed after husband leaves
12A	Moon’s gravity may need to be adjusted
13A	Engineer and master mechanic?
15A	Poke with end of sharp stick
16A	Just over 50 in US city
17A	Baby bird ran away at last clutching fish
21A	Cheated Harry involved in submitted lawsuit
22A	Hide from source of loud beastly sound that is piercing
24A	Aloof second-in-command departs, relaxing aboard marine glider
25A	It’s below the knee – a little lower
26A	Soprano, working with a tenor and alto, produces music
27A	Cryptic clues about new family members
1D	Order brew in a drinking establishment
2D	Biblical figure some condemned at foot of cross
3D	Suggests tall dudes remove their hats
5D	Missing worker infected by animal disease
6D	Passing border in record time heading left
7D	Advertisement boards trimmed and put on display
8D	Doctor Dolittle with giant bird (4-6,3)
14D	Boy turned right, fleeing alien, and spotted one with four legs
16D	Nothing upsets snuggling love birds
18D	Tramp reflecting on unfinished clue for ‘swimmer’
19D	Pasta with American beans
20D	Small lake in view
23D	Top 40 on the radio

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