The Sun Cryptic Crossword 16 May 2026 answers
This puzzle has 28 clues. Select any clue to see its solution and every other puzzle it has appeared in.
The completed grid
28 entries, 14 across and 14 down. Reveal to fill in every solution.
1LU2CR3E4TR5EL6LI7SARNHAEP8TROTTER9ROGUECWEENAC10HIBERNATE11LOTATSR12PARO13DY14STR15IPEOI16EN17RU18B19PERI20METE21RTRLRIEA22ERATO23AIRDROPNSMNTII24DISCARD25HUMID
All 28 clues
Cruel changes in wealth (5)5 lettersFramework of report is to include response, primarily (7)7 lettersSlow runner's foot? (7)7 lettersDissolute fellow welcoming German scoundrel (5)5 lettersBreathe in, out in winter (9)9 lettersDestiny of some withdrawn Bristolians (3)3 lettersLampoon staff blocking income (6)6 lettersWavering priest in bar (6)6 lettersPolish gemstone briefly (3)3 lettersTrouble over visiting safe border (9)9 lettersMuse and give speech, after reflection (5)5 lettersDecline to follow broadcast that provides manna from heaven? (3-4)7 lettersReject performed to entertain Mark (7)7 lettersDamp smell setter had (5)5 lettersLock in cardinal at church (5)5 lettersLower impediment restricting Romeo, it can provide leverage (7)7 lettersRegister paying tenant initially ignored (5)5 lettersMad Hatter's warning (6)6 lettersSincere actor Borgnine in audition (7)7 lettersStage naked walk, which is allowed (5)5 lettersSpirit of staff when Charlie and Penny swap roles (7)7 lettersSupport endeavour to keep promise (7)7 lettersDecline large offer made after originally providing qualification (7)7 lettersTemporary home while going round Italy (7)7 lettersHater ran down nursing job (6)6 lettersMetal underwear ultimately useless (5)5 lettersSetter's turned up with crutch, regularly, leading to amusement (5)5 lettersPressure to stop surprise attack, and fast (5)5 letters
The shortest answer in the 16 May 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is LOT and the longest is HIBERNATE. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.