Metro Cryptic Crossword March 12 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on March 12 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 10
- Total Across
- 14
- Total Down
Clues Across (10 total)
(1)
What preserves shape could be deadly, eh?
The answer is: formaldehyde
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(8)
Relieved from some disease, delighted
The answer is: eased
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(9)
Keep an eye on classy helper?
The answer is: monitor
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(10)
Your cagoule's modelled boldly
The answer is: courageously
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(12)
Since changes, Cuba's capital is picturesque
The answer is: scenic
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(14)
Intervene for last drop in German beer mug
The answer is: stepin
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One terrible monster MP in custody
The answer is: imprisonment
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(21)
Relieve thin leg when fractured
The answer is: lighten
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(22)
Butter and milk provider?
The answer is: nanny
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(23)
Ferret out component for micronutrient
The answer is: traceelement
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Clues Down (14 total)
(1)
It's used to heat damaged flue
The answer is: fuel
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(2)
Bring back remainder, basic mineral
The answer is: restore
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(3)
Evenly sailed near tree
The answer is: alder
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(4)
Price for harm
The answer is: damage
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Worker on strike to get free sample
The answer is: handout
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(6)
Goes out with festive food
The answer is: dates
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Appealing to the highest authority?
The answer is: praying
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(11)
Very small bone and very large implement, say
The answer is: ossicle
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I would myself twitch about love, which is daft
The answer is: idiotic
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Punishment when money supplied, with article nicked
The answer is: penance
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(16)
Nothing in thrust is idle
The answer is: lounge
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Servant ready to start bleeping device
The answer is: pager
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(19)
Ground stuff cold in pit
The answer is: mince
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(20)
River island is very soft, even
The answer is: eyot
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