The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 8 2025 Answers (5/8/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 8, 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 8, 2025 Answers

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« May 7 2025 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Stable situation giving no cause for alarm
5A	Coach’s influence on staff
10A	Over in one impressive appearance
11A	Saga editor’s questionable response
12A	See 1
13A	White lies circulating amongst band
14A	Drives home taking grand, superior neighbour of 3
16A	Figure location of the Orient Express
17A	Identical complaint preceding crash (1-4)
19A	Army command not recommending 3, 27?
23A	Stretch elastic around it
24A	Primate – sick baboon – getting blood transfusion
26A	Flirtatious high flier keeps greeting woman (4-6)
27A	See 3-Down
28A	Prince extremely ethical – dismissive about what’s gone before
29A	Is there ultimately a point if the fellow’s gone?
2D	Common resident of river
3D	Leaves without too much difficulty
4D	Insult private parts when around such people
6D	Let out? Sounds like fake news
7D	Appendage (wee to come from end)
8D	Playing to win in a way
9D	See 1-Across
15D	Lear on in Playhouse opener could be a one-off
18D	Queen not about to admit old king in private area
20D	Rex maybe taking in nude show
21D	Single child mostly locked up but not subjugated
22D	Gave order to Asian accomplished in conversation
25D	Force ‘glamour’ model to cover elbow

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