Metro Cryptic Crossword May 9 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on May 9 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 10
- Total Across
- 14
- Total Down
Clues Across (10 total)
(1)
Sad angels sit round church material
The answer is: stainedglass
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(8)
Sacred Old Testament section is something to believe in
The answer is: credo
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(9)
Fruit loaf pinched, did you say?
The answer is: stollen
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(10)
Unfortunately regrets alone in corner shop, perhaps
The answer is: generalstore
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(12)
Scamp wrecked cars on the A50
The answer is: rascal
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(14)
Subject young men's organisation to the French rock
The answer is: pebble
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We've colt placed with jam at midnight
The answer is: twelveoclock
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Use aria broadcast in two continents
The answer is: eurasia
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(22)
Choose from pork or masala curry
The answer is: korma
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(23)
Tragic fashion in trial (5-7)
The answer is: heartrending
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Clues Down (14 total)
(1)
Dismissal hit when retiring
The answer is: sack
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(2)
Eternal sea legs, maybe
The answer is: ageless
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No bloom, not right for the rope
The answer is: noose
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Misdeal distributed with no energy, dreary
The answer is: dismal
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Once-over to observe twice (4-3)
The answer is: looksee
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(6)
Also involved a small number in the gun discharge
The answer is: salvo
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Ann, former journalist, is attached
The answer is: annexed
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(11)
Composer wants his country to hear
The answer is: britten
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Consultant raised doubt about victory
The answer is: adviser
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(15)
Somehow bar acid from rum
The answer is: bacardi
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(16)
Locks on to second fabric
The answer is: mohair
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Eagle's nest in Brazilian city almost in view
The answer is: eyrie
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(19)
Compare to plants in conversation
The answer is: liken
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(20)
Flavour taken away now guzzling starts
The answer is: tang
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