The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 16 2026 Answers (9/16/26)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 16, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
1A	Gentlemanly monster, one giving way to everyone
5A	Caress female individual endlessly led astray
9A	Old form of salute conveying cold kiss
10A	Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel
12A	Going before GP, I need care sorted out – pills finally swallowed
15A	The female’s embracing prince, having wasted time with princess and old guard?
17A	Fool that American sits on
19A	The fact of the matter sides denied? A familiar pattern
20A	Artist annoying Violet Elizabeth? One with eyes missing nothing
22A	Troubled medico cares about a fattening drink? (3-5,4)
26A	Dreadful French art showing fisherman singing?
27A	Brawl with soldiers coming out in uncontrolled movement
28A	Type of building worker, shark with little hesitation
29A	Religious rite – it is used during illness
1D	Composer full of love, repeatedly kind, ultimately gives encouraging words
2D	See 1
3D	Generally inadequate, ill? Avoid this harmful substance
4D	Carried child on to bed – beginning to drift off
6D	Greek characters in ‘ouse maybe chatter
7D	Vile celebs paid off
8D	Praising group of countries concerned with activity of shifting goods?
11D	Leader avoiding bike training called ‘old-fashioned’
13D	Husband in conflict, having got caress from someone at quayside
14D	Sugary treat organised during affair
16D	Party set up in delightful wood
18D	Had to bring in detectives on street to make critical examination
21D	Non-pay area not operating? Stop suddenly
23D	Deer in pain pursued by leader of louts
24D	Rather keeping quiet about a principle cheat violates
25D	See 24

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