The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 9 2024 Answers (5/9/24)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 9, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword May 9, 2024 Answers

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« May 8 2024 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Flimsy stuff mostly rejected by one wanting firm material
4A	Bits in rows
9A	Fool taking role inwardly confused
10A	Traded as a couple of females – fooled about
11A	Eminence of Henry first to last – last Henry being that
12A	Scattered folk regathered in a Paris do
13A	Story of citizen a bishop penned
15A	Girl in jungle said to be this believer
16A	An inn set about establishing a health scheme
17A	Returning chums bond for comedy
21A	Smell one gets eating everything with egg and cheese
22A	Final message is being sealed in case
24A	A mother ran out – one in London race?
25A	One going with the wind – conceited, reportedly
26A	Drops a message saying we should get a move on
27A	Legal principle introduced by chancy president
1D	My short journey coming to a bullfight
2D	Act of lust a hindrance to companion
3D	Problem with computers etc? Face criticism
5D	Garment a foot short seen in prison
6D	Somehow enact pact, going with the flow?
7D	Nasty stain here he removed – something fatty
8D	Performers consisting of very slow mover turning up to grab a superior baddie
14D	Parent upset about measure that can be offputting
16D	In fight notice something piercing?
18D	Maiden maybe beset by compassion, not one in need
19D	People may lose money in them when dipping into loose coins
20D	As little house with good bit of seafood
23D	Tennis champion in revolutionary show exuding energy

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