The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 1 2025 Answers (9/1/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 1, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 1, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 9/1/25, 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
7A	Way traitor changed game plan
8A	Mother on returning finds traveller
9A	Guide died next to one clergyman’s residence
10A	Strong husband overwhelmed by shame
12A	Live warning in advance
13A	Engineered and hence improved
14A	Hid strays regularly in hut
17A	Small heart label with glue on
20A	Pair hire out piece of jewellery
22A	50% off rich Eastern European stew regularly and other food stuff
24A	True resident having change of heart
25A	Thought five lost out in misguided investment
26A	Small land mass is left by alien
27A	Priest having final, final bit of white wine getting drunk
1D	Conflict from saint abounding
2D	Very hungry bird over America
3D	Throw the French into bastille?
4D	Try net that’s offered up for comfort
5D	Signal satellite to accept note
6D	Money pool for fabric
11D	Bird caught cap
15D	Ties root around animal
16D	Touches headless fish
18D	Macerate disgusting meal
19D	Play game
21D	Nationalist following conservative party is afraid
22D	Before exam copper is most astute
23D	Depressed star gaining understanding

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