The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Mar 17

• Act more recklessly and act in a perplexing manner (8) Crossword Clue
• A selfish desire? No argument there! (6) Crossword Clue
• Backlash concerning director's call? (8) Crossword Clue
• Bird taking off around small lake (7) Crossword Clue
• British singer accepting help somewhere in Australia (8) Crossword Clue
• Citizen of North America - Latino, possibly (8) Crossword Clue
• Clear reorganisation of field events (4-7) Crossword Clue
• Contentious character central to stories in horribly vile cartoons (13) Crossword Clue
• Disorderly mess left inside sailing boat (7) Crossword Clue
• Final destination of reconstructed tramline (8) Crossword Clue
• Group of houses close to off-licence, say (6) Crossword Clue
• King or queen maybe meet comedian (4,4) Crossword Clue
• Little kid suppresses surprising cry as well (2,4) Crossword Clue
• No item needing to be recycled promptly (2,4) Crossword Clue
• On regular occasions, situations lead to sticky spots (6) Crossword Clue
• Pretty fine engraved artwork (8) Crossword Clue
• Promise of place with slight advantage (6) Crossword Clue
• Recital changed to incorporate new instrument (8) Crossword Clue
• Reluctant amateur poet's output? (6) Crossword Clue
• Reserve money for summer treat (3,5) Crossword Clue
• Somewhat fallow, interminably cold part of the year (6) Crossword Clue
• Stable about to take on one horse (8) Crossword Clue
• The chap caught up in tough spot is running late (6) Crossword Clue
• Token reply (7) Crossword Clue
• Weightlifting move is strenuous to begin with, of course! (6) Crossword Clue
• You and I are mostly bored by the rain and snow, perhaps (7) Crossword Clue