The Guardian Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 May 16

• Beginners in this higher education module examine several topics (6) Crossword Clue
• Blueprints, we're told, for drinks (8) Crossword Clue
• Close companion is mute also after treatment (8) Crossword Clue
• Fail to take advantage of part of garment around middle, it's said (5) Crossword Clue
• First signs of these ramblers exhibiting keenness for long journey (4) Crossword Clue
• Leading part of a curve by hotel (4) Crossword Clue
• Mentioned feature in a supermarket in Skye, perhaps (4) Crossword Clue
• Mere ad funnily is created again (6) Crossword Clue
• Note first person with right stopwatch, perhaps (5) Crossword Clue
• Number against the Spanish in literary work (5) Crossword Clue
• Off the rails when on carrier? (6) Crossword Clue
• One engaged in tuition devised curt intros (10) Crossword Clue
• Oppose leaders of regime exploiting society in short time (6) Crossword Clue
• Reportedly, spot brand of car (6) Crossword Clue
• Second team has metal pin (5) Crossword Clue
• Sound of large bear is frightful (6) Crossword Clue
• Speaker's hard blow for excessively diligent pupil (4) Crossword Clue
• Stop here after leaving town initially (4) Crossword Clue
• Struggling workman Ted is cheap and nasty? (10) Crossword Clue
• Wander over nervously (4) Crossword Clue