The Sun Cryptic Crossword 13 January 2026 answers

This puzzle has 26 clues. Select any clue to see its solution and every other puzzle it has appeared in.

26 clues13×13 gridShortest here · TADLongest here · ROLEMODEL

The completed grid

26 entries, 12 across and 14 down. Reveal to fill in every solution.

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All 26 clues

Look intently at weather for aristocracy (7)7 letters Main exercises across border (5)5 letters Antelope from European country (5)5 letters Somehow I learn about international plane operator (7)7 letters Fine example of cut fruit surrounded by older bananas (4,5)9 letters Bit part in biscuit advert (3)3 letters Second bishop in unruly crowd (3)3 letters Headwear always extremely divisive in part of Africa (4,5)9 letters Mishandle drink to welcome team (5,2)7 letters Recalled maybe painting politician in March (5)5 letters Maltreatment of American coach Earl (5)5 letters Surgical instrument for fungal growths (7)7 letters Take part of a bit of passion fruit (6)6 letters Wager with a Greek character (4)4 letters Criticise Ms Moore and Charlie in COVID-19? (8)8 letters Communist welcoming fight for profit (6)6 letters Encourage to shoot, briefly (4)4 letters Menacing nun drinking at home (8)8 letters Fed up with conclusion to contest (6)6 letters Mayor of Greater Manchester reportedly supporting city's growth (8)8 letters John Gardner, perhaps Conservative, following Liberal (8)8 letters About to plug essential item in capital city (6)6 letters Leave fizzy drink elsewhere (3,3)6 letters Unmask former model (6)6 letters Reported technique to make dairy product (4)4 letters Culmination of some cheap exports (4)4 letters

The shortest answer in the 13 January 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is TAD and the longest is ROLEMODEL. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.