The Guardian Cryptic Crossword July 21 2026 Answers (7/21/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword July 21, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for
5A	Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar?
9A	Possibility of outlet store finally opening
10A	I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old
11A	Confused as senior coppers demanded …
12A	… commanding officer essentially use the truncheon
14A	Firm steal something many people like to drive
18A	Goodness – neighbour’s entrance buzzer rings with excessive force – I must hide
21A	Show off contribution to murder
22A	A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected
25A	It must go through on time they regularly stress
26A	Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say
27A	Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape
28A	Drunk dwelt on disappointment (3-4)
1D	Maintains focus for cryptic clues
2D	Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour
3D	David Beckham makes one eat dessert first
4D	Silver lining – occasionally he’ll get two below par
5D	Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll?
6D	2 seconds to read advertising watchdog’s email
7D	Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing …
8D	… one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him)
13D	Allowed to take caravan briefly – that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so
15D	Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it
16D	Made cloudy as former students smoked
17D	See 2
19D	See 7
20D	Teasing related to exploit
23D	One wood is perfect
24D	Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book

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