The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 9 2026 Answers (2/9/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword February 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

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February 10 2026 Answers »

#	Clue
1A	2/6 in old money?
10A	It celebrates departure of an evil god destroyed
11A	On occasions, tramp didn’t get an easy score (3-2)
12A	Country information I included in confidentiality contract
13A	Attempt at extortion that will ruffle feathers?
14A	Such characters provide the beginnings of Picasso’s nuanced mural?
16A	Change page URL – it helps filter out rackets
18A	Fuss by former pupil is disgusting
20A	Display stand for similar types of things
21A	Ferment noble rot and add energy for something sweet
23A	Composition of famous auteur writing from the heart
24A	Degrees to which this creature is venomous?
25A	Short article helping to create another version
26A	Footballer to send on after midpoint
2D	Tablet cover shows internet identification
3D	Check in with a friend
4D	Indication family member is unemployed
5D	Settle for period film
6D	At home, try partaking in drink that’s close by
7D	One wallowing in directorship position
8D	Eventually exhausted having fun
9D	Individual bedroom fitting you may be embarrassed about
15D	Popular English stage worker is a bit ungainly
17D	Ringlet he adjusted making it more extended
19D	Desire setter has is damaging
20D	In attendance, contributing to WTO that’s questioning direction of travel
22D	Stink over honour – it may come as a surprise?
23D	Queen’s speech perhaps initially made its appearance on wireless

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