Metro Cryptic Crossword August 17 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on August 17 2026.
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- Total Clues
- 14
- Total Across
- 14
- Total Down
Clues Across (14 total)
(1)
Lob map over with self-assurance
The answer is: aplomb
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Really want rook to leave grotto
The answer is: cave
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Characteristic betrayer, or not
The answer is: trait
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(10)
Song by the Beatles, so leave it alone!
The answer is: letitbe
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(11)
Charlie plays different love song
The answer is: calypso
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(12)
Not a very big hooter
The answer is: owlet
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(13)
Duet performed eastern musical work
The answer is: etude
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(15)
See fit and noisy European
The answer is: deign
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(20)
Dance held by Brazil's ambassador
The answer is: samba
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(22)
Equestrian competitor in bit of uneven terrain
The answer is: eventer
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(24)
Humorous drawing showing duck in box
The answer is: cartoon
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(25)
Some cappuccino returned for some tea
The answer is: cuppa
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(26)
Keep space on board
The answer is: hold
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(27)
Reduce the strength of the Italian appearing in another duet
The answer is: dilute
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Clues Down (14 total)
(2)
Little drama to resolve last point on court?
The answer is: playlet
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(3)
Available for weird panto
The answer is: ontap
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(4)
Vote to return after dance
The answer is: ballot
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(5)
Each dot is rearranged in terminal
The answer is: cathode
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(6)
What relative holds back is crucial
The answer is: vital
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(7)
Glue twig
The answer is: stick
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(8)
City is saucy and hot
The answer is: perth
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Special person is a gem
The answer is: diamond
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(16)
Decline and leave best books
The answer is: gotopot
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(17)
Charity starts rehoming strays, paying careful attention (inits)
The answer is: rspca
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(18)
Slim journalist listed
The answer is: leaned
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Unusual amber fish
The answer is: bream
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(21)
Polo car turns in an instant
The answer is: marco
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(23)
Do well for forty in Rome, it's said
The answer is: excel
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