The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jun 17

• Admires topless chests (5) Crossword Clue
• Bird bath with rook pinching top spot off family member (7) Crossword Clue
• Bird to cuddle bachelor in bed? (9) Crossword Clue
• Blow up balloon (7) Crossword Clue
• Botched tattoo line, briefly - nearly balls up in this drawing (8,7) Crossword Clue
• British PM doesn't finish campaign (6) Crossword Clue
• Date after chemistry and kinky sex (7) Crossword Clue
• Get lost taking on run in country (6) Crossword Clue
• Handle of shortened rifle concealed by jacket from tracksuit (8) Crossword Clue
• Have sex with old females in sack (3-3) Crossword Clue
• Insect transported via straight banana (8) Crossword Clue
• Large bottom: cut showing cheek (6) Crossword Clue
• Love letter's opening written in bold (7) Crossword Clue
• Main house where one might get depressed (6) Crossword Clue
• Make out while retired women swing (6) Crossword Clue
• M&S restricting space to show clothing range (8) Crossword Clue
• Only fish by lake close to jetty (6) Crossword Clue
• Over in beer garden at the back knocking back port wine (5,4) Crossword Clue
• Pair regularly on bender, ultimately they pick up debt (7) Crossword Clue
• Perhaps, Labour on holding a poll, finally Andy Burnham is running (6,9) Crossword Clue
• Person sparking up pressing a lighter (6) Crossword Clue
• Put out bin at front - one of two (6) Crossword Clue
• Semi-naked couple cuddle (7) Crossword Clue
• Stop speaking English - virtually nothing (6) Crossword Clue
• Supporter on seat in stand getting behind defender (8) Crossword Clue
• Sympathise as Charlie not off jobseeker's allowance (7) Crossword Clue
• Wash face with this soft soap (7) Crossword Clue
• Watch money deposited in bank (5) Crossword Clue