Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword January 20, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.
The Guardian Cryptic Crossword January 20, 2026 Answers
If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 1/20/26, 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 |
| 9A |
Chance to happen, as you announced in gallery, on drawing |
| 10A |
Location for dicey games lacking excitement, we hear |
| 11A |
Probability in relating to one sense organ – or another |
| 12A |
Origin of theme in Brendan’s collection – they can be hard to solve |
| 13A |
Associated with probability one can tire when wrecked |
| 14A |
Bet on way of escaping and withdraw |
| 17A |
Wager I had placed inside – it helps one clean up |
| 18A |
Not enough, as cash – toss for it |
| 19A |
A non-English type in English course that offers better opportunities |
| 21A |
Poet having change of heart is opportunist |
| 23A |
Diplomacy’s about constant plans to reduce risk |
| 24A |
Embezzles or gambles after initial loss |
| 26A |
Player out of luck, perhaps? Not so far losing head |
| 28A |
Uncertain news from France I don’t broadcast (2-3) |
| 29A |
Company losing little time before a week-end? It has some chance of success |
| 1D |
Minimum probability one can get out of maze, roughly |
| 2D |
Person risking money on form of Edward is beaten |
| 3D |
Calm about players including husband – it’s randomly determined |
| 4D |
Stake a lot – mostly that’s nonprofessional |
| 5D |
Within bounds of possibility, female having no difficulty ensnaring bachelor |
| 6D |
Accomplished what’s likely after 24 down |
| 7D |
Place for gambling in which cash is not always endless |
| 8D |
Probability of dice delivering six initially |
| 13D |
Like simple random number generator, sugar? |
| 15D |
Perfectly played in part of church, with female ending |
| 16D |
Betting system’s takes |
| 18D |
Contract overturned in random long-term plan |
| 20D |
Approach counter in gaming club and drink |
| 22D |
A wrong card, bridge player concludes, for game situation |
| 23D |
Decisively raised a little bit of money – wasn’t easy |
| 24D |
A little difficulty? Before 6, it’s to be expected |
| 25D |
Something drawn using paper a great deal? |
| 27D |
Playboy that takes in money at roulette table |
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