The Guardian Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Sep 28

• A British duty to spread nudity (8,4) Crossword Clue
• Apartment charge for potential item of furniture? (8) Crossword Clue
• Applying mascara isn't a protection against greasy hair (12) Crossword Clue
• City's very bitter new agents? (8) Crossword Clue
• Dance figure is switched between two parties (2-2-2) Crossword Clue
• Dick playing lute to break silence (6) Crossword Clue
• Excellent red for the diner? (4) Crossword Clue
• In-house detective was a druggie (4) Crossword Clue
• Intermittent sort of casino in Ohio state (10) Crossword Clue
• Just a blend of proper English and ordinary American (9) Crossword Clue
• Never underestimate Middle Eastern leaders with lively ability to put two and two together (8) Crossword Clue
• Not opening, force lock (5) Crossword Clue
• Part of company that's failing (6) Crossword Clue
• Pitiful account of boss turned politician (3,5) Crossword Clue
• Plight of conflicted Republican heads leading double lives (6) Crossword Clue
• Privy you once dumped in river? (8) Crossword Clue
• Rocket salad starter with re-processed food (4) Crossword Clue
• Soil: it isn't common (5) Crossword Clue
• Somewhat over-tasked, add lead to make tracks (9) Crossword Clue
• Sponge's loose weight (8) Crossword Clue
• Superior toys on high (6) Crossword Clue
• Team leader changed, became mature (4) Crossword Clue
• The Pied Piper of abstract art - baseball player? (3-7) Crossword Clue
• Uplifted, set sights on getting one around a scholarly environment (8) Crossword Clue
• Was a fish factory worker disappointed? (6) Crossword Clue
• White Cliffs of Dover composition - morris dance yet to be arranged by Kay (11,4) Crossword Clue
• Wretched, mannered start of assault on Everest? (4,4) Crossword Clue