The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 18 2025 Answers (6/18/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 18, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword June 18, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 6/18/25, 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
7A	Twisting words essentially inspired by archaic woman who serves in government
8A	Information gathering on politician
9A	English way to get worried about first sign of rust in vehicle
10A	Forbidden Planet finally delivered 12 for Aladdin
12A	£500 cash to smuggle kilo
13A	2d cope with wet ground to win National
16A	12 for Keith Harris in ‘Spoons?
19A	Minister touring a feature of Dungeness
22A	Timeless quality of Dolly Parton’s trade
25A	Teacher spelling thickness without a vowel
27A	Fashion article lost by Cinders just before 12
28A	One’s used to dry unfortunate accidents
29A	3 not unknown to make money
30A	Flippant member of the A-Team promises to pay overtime
1D	Style of Jimi Hendrix inspiring key artwork
2D	Evangelist in Dune novel is not identified
3D	Fresh lube added to a great deal of joy
4D	Cool pop princess
5D	Sung country in musical
6D	Haydn’s first symphony almost epic
11D	Tie in Myanmar Open
14D	Zealot beheaded old king
15D	German bloke going topless for sin
16D	22 on black horse
17D	Couple of Ibiza parties
18D	Piece from Steve Reich on record
20D	Brother is 12
21D	Pointed weapon say to stop endless attack
23D	Wells wanting head of Girl Guides
24D	Brockwell is with wee Glaswegian getting mischievous
25D	Pickpockets upset Queen Charlotte for one
26D	12 reported weariness

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