Puzzler puzzle clues 2026 Apr 16

• Alcoholic drink (4) Crossword Clue
• Careful checking (8) Crossword Clue
• Change direction (4) Crossword Clue
• Coloured floor-covering for a VIP (3,6) Crossword Clue
• Darkening of the skin in sunlight Crossword Clue
• Defend (5) Crossword Clue
• Expression of gratitude (5,3) Crossword Clue
• Flat hat (3) Crossword Clue
• Garnish (5) Crossword Clue
• Have your heart in the right place (4,4) Crossword Clue
• Hot-tasting capsicum pod (6) Crossword Clue
• Majuscule (7,6) Crossword Clue
• Make restless, insecure (8) Crossword Clue
• Mission (5) Crossword Clue
• Noticing (6) Crossword Clue
• Not subject to partial sterilisation (milk) (13) Crossword Clue
• Quiet, calm (5) Crossword Clue
• School test (4) Crossword Clue
• Shock (4) Crossword Clue
• Short poem evoking rustic life (5) Crossword Clue
• Subconscious gathering (of information) (11) Crossword Clue
• Swear-word (9) Crossword Clue
• Tree gum (5) Crossword Clue
• Using letter cut-outs (11) Crossword Clue