The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 12 2026 Answers (5/12/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 12, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	There is no way to make a cut holding a weapon with no tip
6A	Little one eating hot fish
9A	French and German articles written by Rose and Roger
10A	Some included Dahl’s old tales
12A	Clearly identify evil criminal
15A	Small bird found in whiskey barrel at sea
16A	Discovered your book about origin of Coriolis effect
17A	Outside wanting kiss that’s endless
19A	12 keeping horse in shape
20A	That is horrid news to broadcast
23A	Summit talks shunning both sides
24A	Parts of speech
25A	Look back across lake to find slender swimmers
26A	Jack and Jenny excited to tackle beginning of maths test
1D	Part of speech given by The Sound of Music extra accepting Oscar
2D	Spruce in yard – it shot up
3D	The cable car travels across Norway with complete freedom
4D	Swimming in tears, becoming more nervous
5D	Sausage from Australia one served up after work ended early
7D	Hot dog prepared with last of vegetable fat mixture
8D	Somehow heads across city’s east side with many cycling
11D	Defenceless targets police trap including one that initially escapes
13D	Start of short emotional film tackling connection and love (7-3)
14D	Struggle with wordplay for ‘floral’? (4-3-3)
18D	Ronald’s cooking some bacon
19D	Gas upset baby
21D	Something growing in street
22D	Leaders of private schools start to pay attention

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