The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jul 22

• 2 seconds to read advertising watchdog's email (4) Crossword Clue
• Allowed to take caravan briefly - that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so (10) Crossword Clue
• A Western losing Oscar - that's unexpected (10) Crossword Clue
• Can rule Tottenham's first 11 out - ultimately not up for it (9) Crossword Clue
• … commanding officer essentially use the truncheon (4) Crossword Clue
• Confused as senior coppers demanded … (10) Crossword Clue
• Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar? (7) Crossword Clue
• David Beckham makes one eat dessert first (10) Crossword Clue
• Drunk dwelt on disappointment (3-4) Crossword Clue
• Firm steal something many people like to drive (4,7) Crossword Clue
• Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape (7) Crossword Clue
• Goodness - neighbour's entrance buzzer rings with excessive force - I must hide (11) Crossword Clue
• It must go through on time they regularly stress (9) Crossword Clue
• I worked with cash register she's discarded - it's old (9) Crossword Clue
• Made cloudy as former students smoked (8) Crossword Clue
• Maintains focus for cryptic clues (6) Crossword Clue
• … one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him) (8) Crossword Clue
• One wood is perfect (5) Crossword Clue
• Order Andrew's source to meet King Charles, say (5) Crossword Clue
• Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book (4) Crossword Clue
• Possibility of outlet store finally opening (5) Crossword Clue
• See 2 Crossword Clue
• See 7 Crossword Clue
• Show off contribution to murder (4) Crossword Clue
• Silver lining - occasionally he'll get two below par (5) Crossword Clue
• Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for (7) Crossword Clue
• Supply gum rubber - wanting metre on new roll? (6,3) Crossword Clue
• Teasing related to exploit (4,2) Crossword Clue
• Walkman - perhaps as Spooner relates playing … (8,6) Crossword Clue
• Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour (6,3,5) Crossword Clue