The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jul 20

• A kid taking it easy (2,4) Crossword Clue
• Bulk energy shot (5) Crossword Clue
• Determined 80s pop star (7) Crossword Clue
• Dispose of the last bit of homemade pickle (6) Crossword Clue
• Domineering writer from Rome, maybe changing sides? (13) Crossword Clue
• Drawer primarily containing fabric (6) Crossword Clue
• Drink in the bar periodically (3) Crossword Clue
• Fancy that guy being put into care, possibly (7) Crossword Clue
• Frost ultimately breaks hole in crumbling relic (7) Crossword Clue
• Fun-loving sort of mafia boss involved in robbery (8) Crossword Clue
• Gathered together and had late-morning meal right away (7) Crossword Clue
• Head of cabbage with tough green leaves (5) Crossword Clue
• International clothing label about to bring on board rubbish celebrities (10) Crossword Clue
• Learning institution's subdivision reduced in size by 25% (3) Crossword Clue
• Obscure, extremely bumptious words on book jackets (6) Crossword Clue
• Opening above large part of church (7) Crossword Clue
• Perception absolutely possessed by rowing crew (8) Crossword Clue
• Person providing protection for country is working very hard (9) Crossword Clue
• Popular pink avatar (11) Crossword Clue
• Satellite phone? It's crazily old (8) Crossword Clue
• She acts single, following couple of males in certain direction (4,5) Crossword Clue
• Supplies of first-class horses (7) Crossword Clue
• System of rules requiring constant, dedicated work? (4) Crossword Clue
• Teacher of no practical use (8) Crossword Clue
• Trashy, somewhat lumpen affair (4) Crossword Clue
• Two idiots initiating one state shooting, perhaps Crossword Clue
• Unpleasant fluid dilutes fast (11) Crossword Clue
• Wild animal rage coming from the top dogs? (10) Crossword Clue