The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 6 2025 Answers (5/6/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 6, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 6, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 5/6/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
9A	Neighbours maybe propose a new academy
10A	Gong in A minor
11A	Home help heading to the West Country
12A	South American technique for deforesting 25/2?
13A	Dynamic leader of council escapes suspension
14A	Incredibly genial host ultimately raising spirits
17A	A record covered by synth-pop group
19A	Leaves side unfinished
20A	Get rid of turn in game
21A	Comes second in unpredictable event
22A	This place is protecting land for vegetation
24A	Moral play about inhabitant of the Caribbean
26A	Scoundrel following Nickelback to suffer
28A	American on vacation bitten by police dog
29A	Iron perhaps introduced into otherwise square meal
1D	Export case of aged wine
2D	Pleasant spot close to Epping Forest
3D	Doctor in lab coat’s making drugs
4D	Bloodsucker in part of 2 with The Listener?
5D	Quickly getting up to drink port in Californian city
6D	Country music legend on the radio
7D	Building pressure upset Olivia Newton-John’s finale
8D	2 PM
13D	Centre of World Cycling
15D	Hostelries stocking popular fruit
16D	Cheesemonger (21) holding saw
18D	Cookie Monster finally coming out and having a good time
19D	Drink of whiskey inside cheers father
22D	American band fixed up with joint in studio
23D	Approach acting with the heart of Vincent Price
24D	Surprise female slipping out of dress
25D	Spooner delivering paper for mistress
27D	Friend doesn’t finish English wine

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