The Guardian Quiptic puzzle clues 2026 Aug 09

• Add some sparkle to gem sailor messed with (9) Crossword Clue
• Admitted a lone wild drunk (7,2) Crossword Clue
• Almost cry out during festival - it obscures your vision (6) Crossword Clue
• Avoid part of process on border (8) Crossword Clue
• Call after date - it's a sign of serious commitment (10,4) Crossword Clue
• Carrying off a second rate set of pipes (9) Crossword Clue
• Check appearance for president (5) Crossword Clue
• Deck boss turned out in nightwear (8) Crossword Clue
• Dispute arrest Crossword Clue
• Easy to read report of cheat on board (9) Crossword Clue
• Every one gathered with present get invitation to join in (3,8,3) Crossword Clue
• Exaggerate large raise (3,2) Crossword Clue
• Finish quarrel by counting to ten? (4,3,5) Crossword Clue
• Half of dons hate city (4) Crossword Clue
• Holiday cancelled? You must be joking (5,3) Crossword Clue
• I see gulls circling? That's natural (9) Crossword Clue
• Is it ok to ask for a repeat? (4,4) Crossword Clue
• Notice cutting type of irresolute behaviour (3-6) Crossword Clue
• Partially apologise to Vatican over ballots (5) Crossword Clue
• Piglet had disrupted aircraft's landing approach (5,4) Crossword Clue
• Relaxed as Republican enters a challenge (2,4) Crossword Clue
• Southern part of base provides resting area (5) Crossword Clue
• Spooner lecturing arrogant airline - it can reduce accidents (5,7) Crossword Clue
• Starts to manufacture exceptionally reliable cable car (4) Crossword Clue
• Tart ironically described like this on menu (5) Crossword Clue
• Weirdo's diet regularly includes crumble (5) Crossword Clue
• Wise man spots current in Irish river (5) Crossword Clue
• Writer blocking waterways? They'll have him for breakfast (9) Crossword Clue