Puzzler Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Sep 24

• A smile troubled correspondence (6) Crossword Clue
• Attempted to scatter seed, say (7) Crossword Clue
• Bird that repeats or goes back into role (6) Crossword Clue
• Buffoon takes head off fish (3) Crossword Clue
• Concerning female swan about to groom feathers (5) Crossword Clue
• Counterbalance when away from the stage (6) Crossword Clue
• Cut some tax (excise) (3) Crossword Clue
• Dispatch parcel to a queen (9) Crossword Clue
• Dolphin did take in language (5) Crossword Clue
• Eyesores in street? That's right (5) Crossword Clue
• Former deed is precise (5) Crossword Clue
• Going live or in a mess (2,3) Crossword Clue
• Hit up and spoil (3) Crossword Clue
• Hobby from dad's era (7) Crossword Clue
• Infantryman is twelve-inch ant (4,7) Crossword Clue
• Lamenting about something in agreement (9) Crossword Clue
• Magnificently destroys my bullies (9) Crossword Clue
• Nurse he engaged for finale (3,3) Crossword Clue
• One with a key job in the office? (6) Crossword Clue
• Potentially gory phobia, but duck out of life in words (9) Crossword Clue
• Sister of the Annunciation (3) Crossword Clue
• Strength of spirit shown in demonstration (5) Crossword Clue
• Tawdry attempt to hide residue (6) Crossword Clue
• Travelling clock? (11) Crossword Clue
• Undertakes rugby challenges (7) Crossword Clue
• Urge that is containing unexpected slump (7) Crossword Clue