The Sun Cryptic Crossword 1 September 2026 answers

This puzzle has 28 clues. Select any clue to see its solution and every other puzzle it has appeared in.

28 clues13×13 gridShortest here · RAGLongest here · POLYESTER

The completed grid

28 entries, 14 across and 14 down. Reveal to fill in every solution.

1SA2MB3A4SA5RD6IN7ETOBAENN8ABSTAIN9MANORMESIOEA10POLYESTER11RAGLYSE12BREA13CH14MET15HODUI16BA17CO18S19STAG20PART21YOHTSABE22LARGE23ARIZONAIURLNUT24CABINET25TIRES

All 28 clues

South American with degree in dance (5)5 letters Cook rinsed a fish (7)7 letters Sit on the fence, as a bishop isn't a criminal (7)7 letters Unusual Roman mansion (5)5 letters Hassle inspiring old lady on vacation for fabric (9)9 letters Mock piece of music with syncopated melody (3)3 letters Runs in sand, leading to infringement (6)6 letters Satisfied by house designer's initial approach (6)6 letters Function of company obvious, ultimately (3)3 letters Begin hiding silver platter, primarily, close to rowdy celebration (4,5)9 letters Part of central Argentina is extensive (5)5 letters Dry region, endless area in part of America (7)7 letters Taxi I catch, in case (7)7 letters Draws inspiring Republican flags (5)5 letters Authorisation found in most amphitheatres (5)5 letters Surprisingly, lose Mel in French department (7)7 letters Humble Austria, with support (5)5 letters Idiot stopping for one showing rationality (6)6 letters Regret shown by 90s rock band sore after dancing (7)7 letters Victor missing the first target on board (5)5 letters Furious, as grenade exploded (7)7 letters Rural leaders in Berkshire unwell with stomach pains (7)7 letters Crest in broken water container (7)7 letters Hold port (7)7 letters A blast destroyed rock (6)6 letters Damaged brush in small, woody plant (5)5 letters Dropping boxes at home to decorate (5)5 letters Poet is last up, touring Spain (5)5 letters

The shortest answer in the 1 September 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is RAG and the longest is POLYESTER. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.