The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 4 2026 Answers (5/4/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 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 May 4, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 5/4/26, 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
1A	Dad, a fellow from the east country
4A	Trader’s personal claim to be old-fashioned baggage-carrier
9A	English bishop with a set of holy books misbehaving
10A	Rafter collapsing around one – start to panic in dangerous building
11A	Conceder, person out to establish agreement
13A	Mum’s getting fish served with one type of cheese
14A	Money concealed by finance director
16A	Part of race said to be European
18A	Oh no, a Trump, terrible – being not quite one of us!
21A	Jump about, having inclination for housework? (6-8)
23A	Like stage performance with old piano – unpredictable, not right
24A	Birmingham’s first game, getting hammered
25A	Request put away in foyer?
26A	Home is hotel with land at the back
1D	Dutch artist painted minor works
2D	We in Paris, full of hesitation and very edgy
3D	See 1
5D	Chum accommodating one relation, not gross, in apartment
6D	Some food revoltingly served up – ham?
7D	Unconventional centre hosting European dramatist
8D	Agent revealed – around lunchtime? – possible reason for lack of appetite
12D	Wonderful piece of writing showing power?
13D	Maiden not well, holy person with one unwanted burden
15D	Material bad – hence lousy for covering
17D	Sign left includes X
19D	Lizard in open country impeded by idiot
20D	Male occupying home, troublemaker who should not be let loose?
22D	Invader, giant somewhat heartless