Metro Cryptic Crossword September 27 2026 Answers
The complete list of answers to the Metro Cryptic Crossword published on September 27 2026.
- 24
- Total Clues
- 14
- Total Across
- 10
- Total Down
Clues Across (14 total)
(1)
A wander back before ten score slowly
The answer is: adagio
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Reserve player is expected to conquer
The answer is: subdue
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Extraordinary, astonishing eclipse around first of August
The answer is: especial
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(9)
Neat sort of stake
The answer is: ante
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(10)
Star turn for ballet, painting etc
The answer is: arts
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(11)
Fruit filled with successful form of carbon
The answer is: graphite
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(12)
Street of sound, not a TV room
The answer is: studio
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He'd captured member and caused injury
The answer is: harmed
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Transformation of aunt in spring
The answer is: fountain
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(18)
The one just here in ancient history
The answer is: this
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(19)
Time to behave with discretion
The answer is: tact
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(20)
Glowing desire turns sour
The answer is: lustrous
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(21)
Holds inner longing for animals
The answer is: hyenas
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(22)
Ring for cleaner
The answer is: washer
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Clues Down (10 total)
(2)
Ray's direction could be optional
The answer is: discretionary
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(3)
Given bribes as overcome by avarice
The answer is: greased
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(4)
Because of overgrowing toadstools
The answer is: owingto
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(5)
Son, alas, ruined sauce
The answer is: salsa
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(6)
Sandy stretch with tree, we hear
The answer is: beach
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(7)
Current theme put in, out perhaps
The answer is: uptotheminute
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(13)
Worker observed tool
The answer is: handsaw
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Witty responses about legal wrongs
The answer is: retorts
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Idea I rejected as unacceptable
The answer is: noton
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(17)
Where maps are finally cut short
The answer is: atlas
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