Metro Cryptic Crossword May 12 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on May 12 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 14
- Total Across
- 10
- Total Down
Clues Across (14 total)
(1)
Where it is cold, cold inside lorry
The answer is: arctic
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Surgical procedure on bishop during dull visit
The answer is: dropby
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In retrospect, somewhat bitter – a match for espresso?
The answer is: amaretti
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(9)
Your duty to curb language
The answer is: urdu
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(10)
Poker stake terribly neat
The answer is: ante
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(11)
Another programme being broadcast when I come in
The answer is: ontheair
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(12)
A prop on the beach
The answer is: ashore
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Big cat removing head part of flower
The answer is: anther
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Function of girls is to put names in tip
The answer is: hennight
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(18)
Bloke to become cracked
The answer is: chap
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(19)
Rascal's endless swindle
The answer is: scam
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Incorrect reckoning from Miami's country
The answer is: miscount
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(21)
A misspelling in maths brings complaint
The answer is: asthma
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(22)
Wildlife tour not cold in S Africa, perhaps
The answer is: safari
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Clues Down (10 total)
(2)
Crime scenes in rambling anecdotes
The answer is: reminiscences
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(3)
Trooped round to get missile
The answer is: torpedo
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Each dot is rearranged in terminal
The answer is: cathode
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(5)
Basic idea of snow?
The answer is: drift
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Handy having nothing to coalesce
The answer is: ofuse
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Bride needs man to develop doctor's demeanour
The answer is: bedsidemanner
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(13)
Gives evidence at trials
The answer is: attests
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(14)
Scold and remove from list
The answer is: tickoff
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(16)
Speed past New York to get Greek character
The answer is: nymph
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Greek character backing short magazine to a degree
The answer is: gamma
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