The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 4 2026 Answers (2/4/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 4, 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 4, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
8A	Dodgy plastic pipes around museum pieces cracked and leaked, perhaps
9A	After a couple of days, was the person in charge confused?
10A	Frustrated senior journo pursuing hard liquor
11A	You shouldn’t have stood up periodically hiding something up your sleeve?
12A	Bit of ramen ultimately eaten a lot, but not quite finished
13A	Carry on being cheeky about female relative
16A	Love one playing Disintegration
19A	Widely recognised architectural style outside capital of Crete
21A	Elegant features of associations in a French resort?
24A	Family experiences in South America and somewhere in Africa
25A	Animal noises filling stable at sunset
26A	Part of the UK rioters trashed with such glee
1D	Moved hods wearing sensible footwear
2D	Hot German Christmas cake one left out
3D	Line penned by Victorian author? I don’t think so!
4D	Academic’s third paper up for discussion
5D	Boat rather packed with deckchairs in the middle
6D	Misleading promise of payment included in project details
7D	Soap maybe picked up; it’s usually sold in boxes
14D	Posts secured at the front with one stud, possibly
15D	I need help taking on case for philosopher
17D	Upset created by obvious item you can dispense with?
18D	Admirer cheers to support popular Spanish princess
20D	Dish taken from church illicitly
22D	Extremely cocky tennis champ is somewhat mechanical individual
23D	Cut, in a way, assistance for driver, mostly at that time

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