The Guardian Cryptic Crossword March 23 2026 Answers (3/23/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword March 23, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Serious crime – using criminal’s money?
5A	See 1
9A	Note musical entertainment role to begin with silent performer
10A	Purging most of the Arctic a muddle
11A	Overwhelming majority expressed relief after everyone played tuba
12A	Your fault every now and then, to get mouthy?
14A	Straight coverage of outrageous rents in a difficult situation
18A	Point in time when Juliet left after a prize for needlework
21A	Desire to get some kitchenware
22A	They’re held by Bonnie & Clyde and Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid before noon, each case for sheriffs
25A	Like Bishop Auckland’s pants?
26A	Surmise long after love
27A	Put off deciding what to do with a chair
28A	Same problem in root whatever you say
1D	Arrives clutching a gift, but a fancy soldier’s attire
2D	After start of play, suggest getting spots
3D	Dismissed report from start to finish
4D	Some terribly cramped cycling gear
5D	Their responsibility to send one back to France is being served
6D	Overweight and eating lettuce? At last, an achievement!
7D	Legal workers ignoring those born in March or April
8D	Raise special case after hours
13D	Like people around one, they can be cast
15D	Lying about wobbly bum is modern
16D	See 1
17D	Total reversal on trainee making wine
19D	Articles about booze causing pain
20D	Value committee finally meets up
23D	Sandwich-like ahead of time?
24D	Press Club

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