The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 15 2026 Answers (9/15/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 15, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
7A	Rolling pad?
8A	Country lover in threesome caught by postman
9A	Will the author flog incomplete bit of fiction?
10A	Artificial glow in hole, naked flame ahead
12A	Backs off homeward rapidly after scoundrel leaves box?
13A	Ran over, captivated by Tony’s forbidden sweetheart, saucy thing!
15A	Draw is as much as bowler can take, perhaps, losing heart
16A	Nation with beer – ultimately Brains
17A	Hutch, partner to Lacey, leaving New York
18A	Resign, depressed after returning beloved animals
20A	Clichéd rabbit straddling lover’s rear
21A	Those out-of-town rush trails – rambling but not hard
22A	Maybe Skye lies elaborately
24A	Warnings of danger from almost defeated Tories
25A	Sounded like a sheep audible at Edgbaston trapped inside somewhere?
1D	It could be rock, marble or maybe even mud?!
2D	Lifted part of chrysalid off a dying flower
3D	Cwm venue cleared out to welcome everyone back from Hay
4D	After capsizing, criticise involving fat swimmers
5D	Doctor – in the past Neath’s top fire-breather
6D	Drink and drugs masking onset of rheumatism
11D	Stifled complaints when flashy jewellery confiscated by parents
12D	Players receiving nothing for progress without much effort
14D	Sport wig, covering for baldy
16D	Odd lawn cultivated around old group of trees
17D	Dressing up Cain with drag clothing
19D	Crime quick, taking in Inland Revenue
20D	Shy exhausted little rook?
21D	Big Bird runs, hearty, but half-cut
23D	National emblem in France, the ‘Disheartened Deer’

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