The Guardian Cryptic Crossword March 4 2026 Answers (3/4/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword March 4, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword March 4, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
9A	Old fellow at French guest-house outside of Exeter
10A	Somewhat well-endowed woman
11A	Complaint from one head about pupils
12A	Short time before new seed withdraws
13A	Trout-fishing river’s matches
14A	Limeys from a distant place amongst spectators
16A	1964 horror fantasy film of Lazio playing the A.S. team?
19A	Giant Carmelites, perhaps, too much to expect
21A	Sounds essential but cut short, I see
22A	In real trouble, shock treatment for sort of complex
23A	Straw breaking camel’s back, doubly profligate
24A	Severely criticize cook
25A	Flowering shrubs from R. E. Dale & Son
1D	Tip: borstal may be what he needs
2D	Representation of the USA by pawnbrokers before midday
3D	Several folk snorkelling
4D	Australian group is overabundant, we’re told
5D	Danger is spoken of in style of radiological machine
6D	Wholesale trader with Ivory’s film partner
7D	Santa likely, initially, to move cautiously on it?
8D	It’s ours to bear!
14D	Flower and photo by fierce type
15D	Dumbfounded there is no address?
17D	One no longer believing in a job caused worry
18D	The Spectator or Sunday newspaper
20D	General method to establish latitude
21D	Craftsmen for two generations
22D	Nobleman nearly at the centre
23D	Heartless worries!

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