The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Aug 27

• '90s band did rock on the radio (5) Crossword Clue
• Awkward delivery bowled here; front of crease is rough (6) Crossword Clue
• Back horse with tip for the first from Haydock (7) Crossword Clue
• Bills squeezing current benefits (4) Crossword Clue
• Club batting, accepting run out (4) Crossword Clue
• Common cold going round pub, endlessly (7) Crossword Clue
• Conservative leader of yesteryear to hug tree (7) Crossword Clue
• Descendants to get diamonds (4) Crossword Clue
• Determined to put on exhaust (7) Crossword Clue
• Did carry tons having ends of feet on either side (5) Crossword Clue
• Downed one water, drinking litre after round (5) Crossword Clue
• Forces show terrible drug being cut: heroin put into skin with needle (9, 6) Crossword Clue
• Good, cheap cigarette papers, ultimately they're for smoking tobacco (5) Crossword Clue
• Lead championship with Ronaldo's header: that's great for Real Madrid fans? (5,4) Crossword Clue
• Model paper plane's not one (7) Crossword Clue
• One steps over poo; shoe initially turned over (7) Crossword Clue
• One trying to flog something is a tosser (7) Crossword Clue
• Perhaps one in stock here if wanting order (6) Crossword Clue
• Pocket tip and mostly split collection (9) Crossword Clue
• Professional adds up money (7) Crossword Clue
• She flies American back every week to country (10) Crossword Clue
• Soldiers wait on order (7) Crossword Clue
• Spot fine, put up charges (4) Crossword Clue
• Summary in short, great book (7) Crossword Clue
• Thought before entering bet, card getting dealt (10) Crossword Clue
• Tramp without clothes, sight is disgusting (7) Crossword Clue
• True American siren chasing pure son (8,7) Crossword Clue
• Ubiquitous leader is great alongside fellow union member (3,7) Crossword Clue
• Vehicles over street with old wheels (7) Crossword Clue
• Writing this, hour wasted filling a puzzle at the beginning (10) Crossword Clue