Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 1, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.
The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 1, 2025 Answers
If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 5/1/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!
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| # | Clue |
| 1A | £500 (double the amount in cash) |
| 4A | Man is one (except according to Donne!) |
| 8A | Mystical style of Gangnam artist? |
| 9A | After work, a priest knocks off |
| 11A | Island natives spooked Argonauts and, ultimately, Jason (5-5) |
| 12A | Employed setters and someone more senior |
| 13A | German publican’s spirit |
| 14A | One suspends cuts, recounting encounter with leader of 9 |
| 16A | Spooner’s ‘kick in the pants’ drink |
| 18A | From the mouth, heard by the ear |
| 20A | Rocks back, kisses me, gently content |
| 21A | Might those they work with be stingy? |
| 23A | Ernie and Ritchie meet Alec, perhaps |
| 24A | Behaves badly – boorish tussling’s no good |
| 25A | Batman’s thus indicated cloak? |
| 26A | Like 13as, having no right to short notice |
| 1D | One doesn’t like spending time away from man |
| 2D | Negative letters from company? Impossible! |
| 3D | Body of letter describes quite questionable manners |
| 5D | Heading for Sandwich in small craft |
| 6D | Looking to the sky, weighs up a task – it’s taken on if really necessary |
| 7D | Passes Morlocks’ prey, left for fuel |
| 10D | Handy plants for sandy shade? |
| 13D | Ordered cigs, unopened beer, or household supplies |
| 15D | Trump’s slogan boosted men struggling against legendary warrior |
| 17D | Teaching paper will be in Spanish as part of the bigger picture |
| 19D | Part exchange delivered: you are last to receive transport |
| 21D | Wild country with river running through shrubby area |
| 22D | Scored and wore away missing veneer |
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