The Times Specialist puzzle clues 2026 Aug 17

• --- Abbott, longest-serving female MP still in post Crossword Clue
• Alkali metal element or a 1992 single by Nirvana Crossword Clue
• Amanda ---, US actress in Mean Girls, Mamma Mia! and The Housemaid Crossword Clue
• Ancient Egyptian temple site relocated in the 1960s Crossword Clue
• Artisan working in stone Crossword Clue
• Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia Crossword Clue
• Band whose early hits include Supersonic and Shakermaker Crossword Clue
• Cereal fungus causing serious health issues if ingested Crossword Clue
• Christopher ---, original co-presenter of Blue Peter Crossword Clue
• Classic John Mills war film set in 1940s Egypt Crossword Clue
• Coastal town downriver from Gateshead and Newcastle Crossword Clue
• Colossal man-made structure on the Colorado River Crossword Clue
• Currency of Poland Crossword Clue
• European city in which the musical Cabaret is set Crossword Clue
• Ever-present constellation of the northern sky representing the father of Andromeda Crossword Clue
• Hannah ---, goalkeeper who was player of the match in the Women's Euro 2025 final Crossword Clue
• Hot drink made using processed granules Crossword Clue
• Jake ---, British 1500m world champion in 2022 Crossword Clue
• Lancashire town situated on a wide inlet of the Irish Sea Crossword Clue
• London borough with a notable lock and market Crossword Clue
• Nautical device for winding in heavy ropes Crossword Clue
• Oscar-winning 2020 drama with Frances McDormand Crossword Clue
• Roman writer who recorded the history of Agricola's campaign in Britannia Crossword Clue
• Salad plant often added to egg sandwiches Crossword Clue
• Small fast warship Crossword Clue
• Spanish conquistador who subdued the Inca empire Crossword Clue
• Species of falcon that is the world's fastest bird Crossword Clue
• Swiss brand of 13A Crossword Clue
• Tough synthetic resin Crossword Clue
• William Henry ---, Victorian photography pioneer Crossword Clue