The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 25 2026 Answers (2/25/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 25, 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 25, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Stone found in bad pastry – not part of standard run (3-5)
6A	I request silence during plot slip-up
9A	Combination hits in boxing results in very short count
10A	Women’s group eager to host northern prince
11A	Arrogant British cut short broadcast
13A	Put forward idea for sports ground
15A	Occasionally forgot duo’s name for this little character
17A	In drink, lieutenant is very loud singer
18A	Assistant abandoned waste outlet cleaner in Dublin, he’s a fool
19A	First nation warrior is a bit erratic sounding
21A	Musical composition incorporates core elements of Goethe and Auden
22A	Doctor sat in cafe entrance
25A	Male friend in US picked up firm promotional material
26A	Pop group, by covering single, gets millions
28A	It makes sense to link supplement to drink …
29A	… eventually it will provide extra income?
2D	Cool down number two distributor in trouble
3D	Father starts preaching about Tibet’s esoteric religions
4D	Makes purchases when inebriated? They’ll be so dirty (4-6)
5D	Native elements in Nazareth nicely hidden
6D	Section of Bremen University that deals with consumer choice
7D	Figure first possessed by a kind of spark
8D	It changes text to cure actor rambling
12D	Leading composer slipped up, losing right to be covered
14D	Spied broken wire – that’s disgraceful
16D	Benefit cuts for remote regions in the US
20D	Become keen on second opinion although it lacks weight
23D	Musicians include individual piece in sacred text
24D	Mass chubby priest cut
27D	Finally try tofu cream – it’s delicious

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