Guardian Cryptic Crossword Bank Holiday Special Clues
Guardian Cryptic Crossword Bank Holiday Special

The Guardian's cryptic crossword bank holiday special is now available, with a print version and solution accessible online. Sixteen clues in the puzzle consist of anagrams of thematic material, always presented in the same order.

Across Clues

Key across clues include 5/57 Red Sea coho (4; 6), 8/33 Clear arguments (9; 5), and 14 Composer's catalogue suggested (5). Other notable entries are 22/10/55 Begorra! Verger won logo! (8; 6,6) and 24/10/12 Maid googled 'bee eater' (4,4; 6,5).

Further across clues feature 37 If thematic, name in full would appear twice pocketing Scandinavian currency (6), 38/1 Look at oval bin (6; 7), and 47 Hotel was re-designed for David Letterman's programme (4,4).

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Down Clues

Down clues include 3 Unconscious by a heavy blow, one not from around here (9), 4 Finished last in sprint – that's clear (5), and 7 Dvorak's son-in-law at market place (3).

Other down entries are 21/63/2 Don Juan at sea in nets (8; 4,6), 23/6 Draw on bent wheel-chair (3,7; 1,1,8), and 28/34 Manchester kid's ID (4,5; 7).

Accessing the Puzzle

The print version and solution are available via the provided links. The puzzle is part of the bank holiday special, offering a thematic challenge for cryptic crossword enthusiasts.

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