The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Sep 25

• 20ac found in 20ac in woods (5) Crossword Clue
• 20ac retired fading star (4) Crossword Clue
• 20ac to nip out in car (7) Crossword Clue
• Author's copyright, say, written in artificial language lacking in use (7) Crossword Clue
• Banker's club lost its head (5) Crossword Clue
• Before final curtain, First Lady will be flush (4) Crossword Clue
• Cloth sample in Mombasa rickshaw (4) Crossword Clue
• Consequence of lob? (6) Crossword Clue
• Cosiest room in pub with guest not fit for all (8) Crossword Clue
• Coward's spirit thusly seen in barrel drunk by that man? (6) Crossword Clue
• Digital discomfort caused as actor pressed remote (9) Crossword Clue
• Direct a neat dodge to collect interest on the street (8) Crossword Clue
• Drab moving from black to white when on scale? (4) Crossword Clue
• Driver's aim is to be ecologically responsible (5) Crossword Clue
• Frantic when fool includes sex education (7) Crossword Clue
• French street to get quiet routine back during break (7) Crossword Clue
• How one is knocked as team trails? (8) Crossword Clue
• Like café might be when smothered by 22 (6) Crossword Clue
• Message hidden in alliterative passage? (4) Crossword Clue
• Passion for first under any circumstances (5) Crossword Clue
• Rated clue quid pro quo? (5-3) Crossword Clue
• Sappers' prompt relief (6) Crossword Clue
• Softies on the right left (4) Crossword Clue
• Strike a blow to groin having struck backside previously? (4) Crossword Clue
• Take home note, following musical talent (4) Crossword Clue
• Those making trunk calls when footballer rejected by county (9) Crossword Clue
• Those who spread filth include source of plot revelations (8) Crossword Clue
• Thrashed out addition to the capital's skyline (3,5) Crossword Clue
• Worn-out, he meant to work out (4-5) Crossword Clue
• Worry after starts to get ready in August (5) Crossword Clue