The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jul 08

• Absolutely worst acts on stage in first half Crossword Clue
• Adopts arguments introduced by book as an alternative Crossword Clue
• Angers friend involved in race relations Crossword Clue
• Bend initially to leap in the air Crossword Clue
• British criminal gang let out - in retrospect, a disaster waiting to happen Crossword Clue
• Centre backed arrests regularly dividing parts of Ireland Crossword Clue
• Dated observation failing to save author making a comeback Crossword Clue
• Fish needing water that's oxygenated Crossword Clue
• Get used to holiday home Crossword Clue
• I'm not sure what to say out of respect for legal argument Crossword Clue
• Infuriate former partner according to judges after losing case Crossword Clue
• Lead character in Greek writer's play Crossword Clue
• Low bar having nothing to justify it Crossword Clue
• Mock support and employment when on edge Crossword Clue
• Most wanted performer to launch vessel Crossword Clue
• Open University study halved proposal Crossword Clue
• Order around my relations again Crossword Clue
• Person choosing to have 100 plus soldiers promoted for protection Crossword Clue
• Person of great strength consumed salt Crossword Clue
• Presenter reportedly once had sex with failed actress Crossword Clue
• Prominent story central to article set in stone Crossword Clue
• Racer needs moped refurbished Crossword Clue
• Repartee could turn into something fruitful? Crossword Clue
• Share tweet about being adored Crossword Clue
• Shop intended to give away carpet Crossword Clue
• Talk about cut beginning to affect crime checks Crossword Clue
• We hear continuous sound Crossword Clue
• Weird light has somewhat visible border? Crossword Clue