Metro Cryptic Crossword May 7 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on May 7 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 10
- Total Across
- 14
- Total Down
Clues Across (10 total)
(1)
Imagine chalk polluting body of water
The answer is: lakemichigan
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(8)
Time for magic words
The answer is: spell
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(9)
Cornish pit container belongs to me
The answer is: tinmine
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(10)
Musician lent artistic composition
The answer is: clarinettist
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(12)
Get rid of revolting ash bin
The answer is: banish
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(14)
Magazine chief, when poorly treated, rioted
The answer is: editor
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English translation of Iceland copy of reference book
The answer is: encyclopedia
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Beirut disturbance involves new engine
The answer is: turbine
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Artistic style requires wild, endless energy
The answer is: genre
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(23)
Manoeuvre glider to tern or other bird (4-8)
The answer is: ringdotterel
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Clues Down (14 total)
(1)
Permit to hold Susan initially, in case
The answer is: lest
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(2)
Citadel where milker upset churn finally
The answer is: kremlin
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(3)
In March, nothing left but a tooth
The answer is: molar
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Quoting and placing, we hear
The answer is: citing
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(5)
Set fire to dieting plan
The answer is: ignited
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(6)
Jumping bail, I must make an excuse
The answer is: alibi
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Formal talk of work to rule etc
The answer is: lecture
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(11)
Expresses disapproval of articles
The answer is: objects
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Drawing in Nick and Gus, surprisingly
The answer is: sucking
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Less substantial article right outside tavern
The answer is: thinner
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(16)
Body with tail, ring to wake up
The answer is: cometo
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Dog in big rocker returning
The answer is: corgi
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(19)
Number consumed, it's said
The answer is: eight
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(20)
Timber trade
The answer is: deal
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