Puzzler Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 May 08

• A hundred inquire about barrel (4) Crossword Clue
• A turbulent lake for Cub pack leader (5) Crossword Clue
• Avoid being next to ravine (6) Crossword Clue
• Bird biting head off dog (5) Crossword Clue
• Brave father in pain (6) Crossword Clue
• Cliff is after second piece of meat (5) Crossword Clue
• Cooking hob keeping cold, entering light meat dish (4,4) Crossword Clue
• Fruit filled with successful form of carbon (8) Crossword Clue
• Gentle illumination Crossword Clue
• Hang out round a country in Africa (5) Crossword Clue
• I tried to get organised, and more orderly (6) Crossword Clue
• Like writer would describe a tree (5) Crossword Clue
• Little girl covered in pink drink (7) Crossword Clue
• Manages sprints (4) Crossword Clue
• Our defector produced an amazing achievement (4,2,5) Crossword Clue
• Painters in dire straits (7) Crossword Clue
• Paler pariah about to keep sodium kit (13) Crossword Clue
• Pantomime girl burning leftovers (7) Crossword Clue
• Pope's not prepared to defer (8) Crossword Clue
• Quickly pick up part of song (6) Crossword Clue
• Rascal regarding style of art (7) Crossword Clue
• Resentment seen in diplomat dropping round (4) Crossword Clue
• Sheep run needs assistance with smash and grab (3,4) Crossword Clue
• The jockey always puts his foot in it! (7) Crossword Clue
• Whisky ingredient from alternative sample (4) Crossword Clue
• Wise person internalises speed of the modern era (5,3) Crossword Clue