Metro Cryptic Crossword March 17 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on March 17 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 14
- Total Across
- 10
- Total Down
Clues Across (14 total)
(1)
Spring up and run into jet
The answer is: sprout
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Rascal I follow for crustaceans
The answer is: scampi
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If sword passes between left and right you get a title
The answer is: lifepeer
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(9)
Culinary plant found in another bed
The answer is: herb
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(10)
Hat – highest one
The answer is: topi
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Lady's tie knotted firmly
The answer is: steadily
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(12)
Very tired when murdered!
The answer is: donein
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(13)
Roughly score about 100 in game
The answer is: soccer
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Cold person manipulating nautical retailer
The answer is: chandler
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(18)
A one-off time period
The answer is: aeon
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(19)
Mark's second vehicle
The answer is: scar
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(20)
A lobster cooked for fish
The answer is: bloaters
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(21)
Tired agent receives American general
The answer is: sleepy
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(22)
Cut back on wave from south
The answer is: scrimp
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Clues Down (10 total)
(2)
Calmly accepting boy going to social hop, dancing
The answer is: philosophical
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(3)
Former single? (3-4)
The answer is: onetime
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(4)
Senator involved with crime
The answer is: treason
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Swell operator on leave
The answer is: surge
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Expert holding hearts and diamonds, suffered
The answer is: ached
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(7)
Shape of gaoler all at sea in baby carriage
The answer is: parallelogram
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(13)
50% served with notes of debt – it's grave
The answer is: serious
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(14)
Episode church finds more fitting?
The answer is: chapter
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(16)
Sensitive part of the body in the inner ventricle
The answer is: nerve
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(17)
Seek votes in the foyer
The answer is: lobby
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