The Sun Cryptic Crossword 24 August 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.
1CO2VE3T4TA5CT6IL7ELIEIAMX8OPENSUP9REACTTTTTRGR10HUNKYDORY11EMUAPOD12PUMI13CE14INS15OLERL16AB17OR18B19INVE20RNES21SBAMEELT22LARVA23SUFFICEEOTTISR24MANDELA25TOKEN
All 28 clues
Want joint animal doctor? (5)5 lettersUnusual cat with hat perceptible by touch (7)7 lettersBecomes more communicative from free drink (5,2)7 lettersRespond as crate damaged (5)5 lettersAttractive swimmer in good position (5-4)9 lettersAustralian and European I don't know turned back (3)3 lettersRock climbing excited timid people (6)6 lettersHome Alone displaying part of shoe (6)6 lettersBrody primarily chasing Golden Globe (3)3 lettersInn serves nuts in coastal city (9)9 lettersImmature individual in polar vault (5)5 lettersDo things with frozen water after temperature dropped (7)7 lettersMean lad upset freedom fighter (7)7 lettersSymbolic number receiving fine (5)5 lettersIdiot with hot fabric (5)5 lettersMet in a very confused state (7)7 lettersIrritable, examine yard (5)5 lettersExcellent piece of advice to start to prepare (6)6 lettersContinue broadcast relating to putrid flesh (5,2)7 lettersOne wise man's picture (5)5 lettersForce out former partner over time — disrespectful (7)7 lettersInvestigation about fifty million in difficulty (7)7 lettersCondition of Sri Lankan, perhaps, turning up in church (7)7 lettersOld boy likes manoeuvring monument (7)7 lettersImportant writings from groups of alcoholics about underwear (6)6 lettersNobleman working to support pub (5)5 lettersRenewal concerning motor racing trustee, primarily (5)5 lettersSmall seabird is back (5)5 letters
The shortest answer in the 24 August 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is EMU and the longest is HUNKYDORY. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.