The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 15 2025 Answers (10/15/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 15, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 15, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 10/15/25, 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	Dog lead restraining it? No lead to pull – tire out bagging mess up
8A	Secretary after answer right away
9A	See 25
11A	Provider of milk and bit of light refreshment served with this?
12A	See 25
13A	On heroin? Injection doesn’t start on this?
15A	Aces out of hand with loser getting pot
17A	Real gold next to endless cut diamonds
20A	Warm up baby bottles equally
21A	Untidy individual in wind wearing cap
23A	Pen not working for outline (3-4)
25A	Mostly old art, royal painting later moved here?
26A	Smelly substance found in diesel emissions
27A	He kissed a mum, briefly – one is swinging for joint tenderness
1D	Dressing groups of actors and models
2D	I’m going to hug the first fancy piece seen at wedding?
3D	Complete item of furniture, not initially suitable for delivery
4D	One cutting album to go down for broadcast and mime (3-4)
5D	Winds up clock the wrong way, gran breaking parts
6D	Two types of game covering acre in country
7D	Writer of 26 when touring crossed lower city in America
10D	Fuss? Nerviest in a mess getting stressed?
14D	Improper photo at top? Prince avoided controversial subject
16D	They might pull out without bids
18D	Maybe Las Vegas sex worker collecting £25
19D	Violinist and string player with no way to grip on the other hand
22D	Discontented lads look to crack dens
24D	Model appearing without clothes playing theatre

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