The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 13 2026 Answers (5/13/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 13, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 13, 2026 Answers

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« May 12 2026 Answers

#	Clue
7A	Smoother artist after ammo initially loading type of gun
8A	Turner on The Hay Wain?
9A	Rescuing relative at sea, Romeo saved
10A	Sailing boat in lottery capsized
12A	Artist not entirely impressed by intro of traditional chant that’s sacred
13A	Told hoes (or hose), or those old screws – here?
14A	Tissue cut then by artist
17A	Wood nailed back by bloody artist
20A	Artist in cage with lion torn to pieces
22A	Whistler recalled mother having little time for theorist
24A	Whisper first song on record?
25A	Artist, it’s time to check out food expert!
26A	Artist burst bubble, in a manner of speaking?
27A	Artifice still for artist
1D	Goddess at one time packing case in America
2D	Bottle consumed by familiar artist
3D	Artist, artist after split
4D	Bacon paintings hard for artist
5D	Wife and artist keeping pea, essentially, in pod
6D	Artist in clover, one senses
11D	Sport in which artist has lost tie
15D	Artist excited ship’s lookout?
16D	Artist, sign unframed?
18D	Manet or Hockney originally turned over
19D	Questionable claims come up briefly for artist
21D	Brow wiped of female, say, stealing a charm
22D	Foxtrot is the dancing obsession
23D	In a particular way, what a lone ranger might need?