The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 2 2025 Answers (9/2/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 2, 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 2, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 9/2/25, 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	Butchers abuse flamingos, but few can be named
8A	Wastrel diligently keeps himself laid back
9A	Wine stored in cosy home is most unpleasant
11A	Excuse a second rate crack
12A	Strategy to eliminate quiet Asian music
13A	Leave half of cafe deli to military student
15A	Take time to decide about repositioning stone pile
17A	Announced soft drink with a big fuss
20A	Idiot taking on personal problem for singer …
21A	… will do a broadcast although unwell
23A	Force to make journey home
25A	Lackey might turn around to find where to keep shirt (6-2)
26A	It’s not suitable to reveal top tip in it
27A	Hear of pair of soccer teams facing insurmountable problem
1D	Awkward topic FA claim is one already settled
2D	Exploits of male types …
3D	… not reported on as it’s irrelevant
4D	Are they mad when they’re doing it?
5D	Food drop placed in passage
6D	As part of bid I omitted specific language
7D	Desperate singletons abandon love to get young chicks
10D	Marching orders that test speakers
14D	Artist has a hit with a religious figure
16D	Bar legal protection for special marketing consultant
18D	Wild rats surround pair – it’s as bad as it gets
19D	Impression beer has, having some bite
22D	Reason legal officer gives innocent client tips
24D	Cut up over court demand

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