The Sun Cryptic Crossword 22 June 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 · TOYLongest here · ERADICATE

The completed grid

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

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All 26 clues

Gradually destroy my staff with energy (7)7 letters Pink bit of residue in solid fuel (5)5 letters Almost time setter finally considered retiring (5)5 letters Swimmer's temperature's dropped? One might operate (7)7 letters I created a buggy to destroy (9)9 letters Shut yard for dwarf breed (3)3 letters Restrain mother (3)3 letters Dad abhors awful display of instruments (9)9 letters Figure, for example, in Bury (7)7 letters Metal only protects hooked finger (5)5 letters Cast terminated broadcast (5)5 letters Quietly feel bitter about gift (7)7 letters Severely criticise that woman hiding pet (6)6 letters Depressing one million supporting Greece (4)4 letters Court finally declared victory over Duke for part of orchestra (8)8 letters Content of image is harming girl trained to entertain men (6)6 letters Mostly frighten Cliff (4)4 letters Drink teenager's drunk (5,3)8 letters Servant left plugs with an unpleasant smell (6)6 letters A Russian originally developed part of motor (8)8 letters Make more hostile space with beer (8)8 letters Delicate daughter isn't back in Blighty (6)6 letters Venture into south-eastern bar (6)6 letters Give supply to Dane (6)6 letters Leave with new dress (4)4 letters Place uniform under stand (4)4 letters

The shortest answer in the 22 June 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is TOY and the longest is ERADICATE. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.