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October 25, 2026

Cryptic crossword puzzle 30,118 released



Crossword Puzzle Challenge: Expert Level Clues

Crossword enthusiasts, prepare for a stimulating mental workout with our latest puzzle! Tackle these expertly crafted clues to reveal the hidden words and enjoy the satisfaction of a crossword well done.

Horizontal Teasers

9 Across: Unravel the chaos of centrism akin to a single mischief-maker, 9 letters.

10 Across: The runner-up receives authorisation, 5 letters.

11 Across: …to be acknowledged as the subsequent person, 5 letters.

12 Across: A fiery outburst curtails a sharp narrative, 9 letters.

13 Across: Regulations about substances in España, 7 letters.

14 Across: Paddington’s tale loses its borders for his originator, 7 letters.

17 Across: Beyond a mere snippet of writing, 5 letters.

19 Across: Repeatedly liberated dance number, 3 letters.

20 Across: A cunning fellow and mediator, 5 letters.

21 Across: Individual confesses malevolent killing, 7 letters.

22 Across: The advance broadcast of a gathering, 7 letters.

24 Across: Stir up the masses with unadorned deceit, concealing money at Essex’s core, 9 letters.

26 Across: Sacred script with divine presence where essential in Man, 5 letters.

28 Across: Principal tips to alter communication to silent mode, 5 letters.

29 Across: Faithfully rendered Gaul, Athens, and Utica under Discovery, 9 letters.

Vertical Stumpers

1 Down: Reflect while transitioning rapidly with Australian sprinters, 4 letters.

2 Down: Possibly a member remaining attached, 6 letters.

3 Down: Support French fragrance with Paganini’s orchestration, 10 letters.

4 Down: Shift two males, isolating a unit from a Spanish territory, 6 letters.

5 Down: Allocate funds for a liquid container, 6 and 2 letters.

6 Down: Nautical person: exceptionally agile and fit, 4 letters.

7 Down: Alter an anthology by excluding man’s letters for a social creature, 8 letters.

8 Down: Involvement of dual keys in segments, 4 letters.

13 Down: Verify a financial transaction from the USA, 5 letters.

15 Down: Pose precariously while deviating off the dance floor, 10 letters.

16 Down: A shadowy character witnessed acoustically, 5 letters.

18 Down: Instruction session underpinning a comeback, 4 and 4 letters.

19 Down: Sound barrier, a trumpeter’s nautical ambition, 4 and 4 letters.

22 Down: Sailor within digital mention of the southern regions, 6 letters.

23 Down: Regret flipping top garment to find wetland birds, 6 letters.

24 Down: Beverage partnered with an ally, 4 letters.

25 Down: Delayed awakening – in addition, 4 letters.

27 Down: To bring about form, 4 letters.


Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.