The Telegraph Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jul 16

• 4 Down capital of Greece? Crossword Clue
• Almost fire anger about, say, blasphemy Crossword Clue
• Backed plans for unwanted messages Crossword Clue
• Barrier is reportedly useful cover Crossword Clue
• Celebrate after time scrubbing Crossword Clue
• Choice of prudish sweetheart Crossword Clue
• Clientele mentioned purchasing gold? Crossword Clue
• Contracting this tautens terribly? Crossword Clue
• Dispatch using route taking motorway Crossword Clue
• Doctor's holding, for example, remains Crossword Clue
• Dodgy seller paid for some footwear Crossword Clue
• Firing second with failure in ring Crossword Clue
• Flight from American in slammer Crossword Clue
• Genuine shilling is old money Crossword Clue
• Judge ridiculous game with artist Crossword Clue
• Language is blunt, losing head Crossword Clue
• Muddled account swallowed by one later Crossword Clue
• Nice drink before a meal? Crossword Clue
• Old canine barking on time Crossword Clue
• Old playful spooks coming back Crossword Clue
• Perhaps raise buttocks Crossword Clue
• Possibly last round of French drink Crossword Clue
• Queen in charge is sovereign? Crossword Clue
• Revolutionary sects are in opposition Crossword Clue
• Sage with amazing mystical inspiration, initially Crossword Clue
• Security is returning in store Crossword Clue
• Soup's the pits? Quality's about right Crossword Clue
• Speech is over before budget Crossword Clue
• The woman's accepting rows getting harsher Crossword Clue
• Tipping hat, single man is attentive Crossword Clue
• Trunks stood, rustic occasionally Crossword Clue
• Was unfaithful, cold and passionate Crossword Clue