The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 30 2026 Answers (9/30/26)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 30, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword September 30, 2026 Answers

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#	Clue
5A	Standing of data science around university
6A	Book every twelve months
9A	Unfortunately, enemy hides unknown catalyst
10A	Throws back Republican votes for introducing force
11A	Villain, one in the past
12A	Excellent but anal eccentric burying live rodents, essentially
13A	Brilliant! Again paid out grant charges
18A	Following encryption, mail hacker successfully
21A	Caught initially abusing cocaine and heroin
22A	Fresh idea involving celebrated revolutionary part of Mass
23A	Lounge suite picked up after losing online address
24A	Statement withdrawing recurring theme, right
25A	Sign as percussion instrument delivered
1D	Admiralty finally rearms bombs around old warship
2D	Your escort engages government department
3D	Displaying bottle, United supporter overturned attack
4D	Triumphant cry of ‘Mistake!’ rued, retracted to an extent
5D	State checks exposed financial reserves for 24 hours
7D	Not much time left to open low-calorie beer
8D	Questionable climber atop rocks
14D	Sanctimonious rogues protecting soldiers who’ll goad animals
15D	Devil close to ensnaring large English Dickensian protagonist
16D	Identify digit
17D	Discipline son Henry amidst calm
19D	Base jokes causing fits
20D	Old country mum caught hen?

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