The Guardian Quiptic puzzle clues 2025 May 18

• Being a bit pious, a blessing can work (6) Crossword Clue
• Broadcast is copied in sequence (8) Crossword Clue
• Comes back with note on limits (8) Crossword Clue
• Difficulty opposing what's upfront? (8) Crossword Clue
• Earth cover lifted revealing some stimulating objects (6) Crossword Clue
• Embarrassing display by United in passage of play (5,3) Crossword Clue
• Expanding state benefit by two days is an easy task (6) Crossword Clue
• Extremely smart acting enlivens where it's performed (6) Crossword Clue
• Flat casually put together in a bright way (8) Crossword Clue
• Force abandoning weapons causes annoyance (5) Crossword Clue
• Graduate, as presented, is pretty ordinary (5) Crossword Clue
• Have a go at trendy old Italian snack (6) Crossword Clue
• Heavy drinkers they say are quite rich (8) Crossword Clue
• Keep out of sight and dodge bill (6,6) Crossword Clue
• Meticulous old deed (5) Crossword Clue
• Most reluctant to give positive response in bed (6) Crossword Clue
• Price regulations Spooner said have no hope (4,5) Crossword Clue
• Select fish for preserving (8) Crossword Clue
• Shuts down shabby stores Scotsman has in centre (6) Crossword Clue
• Son immersed in drink is good for nothing (6) Crossword Clue
• Starting out, vandal expects real trouble, that's clear (5) Crossword Clue
• The solution has four such letters - that's not verified (9) Crossword Clue
• Trace crime farmer reported (9) Crossword Clue
• Unloved, obese revolutionary is a lethal agent (6-1,5) Crossword Clue
• Unofficial book for everyone showing where the public can't swim (7,5) Crossword Clue
• Unsaddle foal bucking around without warning (3,2,1,6) Crossword Clue
• Useless criminal sheds load, dumping heroin (8) Crossword Clue
• Wolverine perhaps making our sheep restless around river (9) Crossword Clue