The Sun Cryptic Crossword 31 August 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 · ANTLongest here · SHAPELESS

The completed grid

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

1B2S3F4B5A6C7P8RATTLER9CRANEAYAITLA10CHEST11DISDAINETLMU12SH13APELES14S15ANTBRUR16BUS17YA18RDSTIC19KLTEPI20EARD21RUM22EQ23UIPAAEONMP24CACHE25VISIBLEHTFEEOR

All 26 clues

Snake and rodent let out with rook (7)7 letters One with long legs sprinted into church (5)5 letters In France, it's protecting husband's trunk (5)5 letters Said din is outrageous, showing feeling of contempt (7)7 letters Has muddled famous footballer's son? That's irregular (9)9 letters Are books of the bible for six-footer? (3)3 letters Now and again, bruise coach (3)3 letters Small biting mite with three feet at the front as standard (9)9 letters Heard rumour describing body part (7)7 letters Supply end to fine joke (5)5 letters Reserve status cut (5)5 letters Very hilarious, scratching head in sight (7)7 letters Couples hurry to pack bikinis for vacation (6)6 letters Eye complaint in pig pen picked up (4)4 letters Sweet talk following second year (8)8 letters Shot bird? The French check (6)6 letters Parts of play upset cast (4)4 letters Buddhist priest in vehicle with one dish (8)8 letters Surprisingly, up ante for legume (6)6 letters Separate some dustcarts backing up (8)8 letters South American writes introduction to elegy in intermission (8)8 letters Make White Lightning, initially, in sandy area (6)6 letters Get rid of space to wander around Downs (6)6 letters Former swimmer, one who's asleep? (6)6 letters Official going round European bank (4)4 letters Boss of very large aircraft leaving Japan (4)4 letters

The shortest answer in the 31 August 2026 The Sun Cryptic Crossword is ANT and the longest is SHAPELESS. Looking for an older grid? Every puzzle is filed in the The Sun Cryptic Crossword archive.