The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jan 06

• Back, bottom, and top of a diamond? (6,4) Crossword Clue
• Benefactor flawlessly working to protect Republican (6) Crossword Clue
• Colour quality of tattoos on chap's back and head (8) Crossword Clue
• Couple of leading pieces from this week's Observer (3) Crossword Clue
• Current prejudices dismissing first hint of affection for bin chickens? (6) Crossword Clue
• Disparage one framework supporting study (9) Crossword Clue
• Each phone download carries over (1,3) Crossword Clue
• Entitled hoo-ha about traditional grub (4-2-3-4) Crossword Clue
• Everything is in place for learning very old language (8) Crossword Clue
• Formal clothing good to have after ironing (7,4) Crossword Clue
• Fruit positioned alongside poison shrub, mostly (7) Crossword Clue
• Go on an icy run and nearly lose traction (3) Crossword Clue
• Green jumper made from recycled rags by customer (11) Crossword Clue
• House is different when the front is removed (5) Crossword Clue
• Idiot comedian Seth is a gas! (8) Crossword Clue
• Immediate tension as a nut runs wild (13) Crossword Clue
• Improper form of online chat (3-7) Crossword Clue
• Incompetent A-lister? (7) Crossword Clue
• In town, is ignoring every odd character best? Always! (3-4) Crossword Clue
• Makes special parts from spare plastic? (8) Crossword Clue
• More wary about guide regularly deserting halfway through (6) Crossword Clue
• Old writer given drink finally starts talking (5,2) Crossword Clue
• Power goes to the head of local club chairperson (9) Crossword Clue
• Pressure now on doubles partners, perhaps (7) Crossword Clue
• They don't like people getting on (7) Crossword Clue
• Uncovered fuels catch fire (6) Crossword Clue
• Watch episodes pretty vacuously (4) Crossword Clue
• Works partly shown on a carousel going round (5) Crossword Clue