Metro Cryptic Crossword March 28 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on March 28 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 10
- Total Across
- 14
- Total Down
Clues Across (10 total)
(1)
Two nationalities offering glossy finish
The answer is: frenchpolish
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(8)
One embraced by fat landowner
The answer is: laird
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(9)
Vessel colour is glorious
The answer is: sublime
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(10)
European goes to strongroom in front of games event (4-8)
The answer is: polevaulting
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(12)
Belief in a god exists within that group
The answer is: theism
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Animal like us with two parents protecting male learner
The answer is: mammal
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Lessen stress over inability to relax
The answer is: restlessness
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(21)
Muslim land with some anthem I rated
The answer is: emirate
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(22)
Group of schoolchildren with sophistication
The answer is: class
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(23)
Dish is Keats' stew with sauce
The answer is: steaktartare
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Clues Down (14 total)
(1)
Experienced hat-maker
The answer is: felt
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(2)
Event with piece of soap?
The answer is: episode
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(3)
Don't start to worry about crack squad
The answer is: cadre
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(4)
Regarding mail sent to pals, sorted
The answer is: postal
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(5)
Oil able to form a flower
The answer is: lobelia
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(6)
Like <i>Doctor Who</i>, if CSI takes a turn (3-2)
The answer is: scifi
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Garden archway heading for Pussy Galore, winding
The answer is: pergola
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(11)
Begin to embrace the French Hollywood hopeful
The answer is: starlet
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(13)
Ruler next to a dried grape
The answer is: sultana
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Mum to conceal a mark with cosmetic
The answer is: mascara
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(16)
Look ace with half-glasses?
The answer is: aspect
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(18)
Broke the casing with tin-opener
The answer is: skint
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(19)
Penniless prince managed to be more agreeable
The answer is: nicer
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(20)
Lies about piece of land
The answer is: isle
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