The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 16 2026 Answers (6/16/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 16, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 16, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Put out bin at front – one of two
4A	Main house where one might get depressed
9A	Perhaps, Labour on holding a poll, finally Andy Burnham is running
10A	Person sparking up pressing a lighter
11A	Insect transported via straight banana
12A	M&S restricting space to show clothing range
14A	Stop speaking English – virtually nothing
15A	Have sex with old females in sack (3-3)
18A	Supporter on seat in stand getting behind defender
21A	Handle of shortened rifle concealed by jacket from tracksuit
22A	Get lost taking on run in country
24A	Botched tattoo line, briefly – nearly balls up in this drawing
25A	Only fish by lake close to jetty
26A	Make out while retired women swing
1D	Date after chemistry and kinky sex
2D	Watch money deposited in bank
3D	Blow up balloon
5D	Semi-naked couple cuddle
6D	Over in beer garden at the back knocking back port wine
7D	Love letter’s opening written in bold
8D	Large bottom: cut showing cheek
13D	Bird to cuddle bachelor in bed?
16D	Pair regularly on bender, ultimately they pick up debt
17D	Wash face with this soft soap
18D	British PM doesn’t finish campaign
19D	Sympathise as Charlie not off jobseeker’s allowance
20D	Bird bath with rook pinching top spot off family member
23D	Admires topless chests

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