Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Sunday, 31 August 2025

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Number Clues Answers
1 Observe notch, we hear it’s pretty to view (6) SCENIC
5 Sea right in the middle of US state (6) MARINE
8 Pig to expand rapidly (8) SNOWBALL
9 In France I hesitate to show contempt by derision (4) JEER
10 Lake and river bait (4) LURE
11 Ownerless horse, say, left inside growing wildly (8) STRAGGLY
12 A grave behind (6) ASTERN
13 Most unusual Sartre novel (6) RAREST
15 Planet getting hot – talk methane! (5,3) MARSHGAS
18 Short skirt for score draw, say (4) TUTU
19 Back inside, get over to ballot (4) VOTE
20 Profits when concern is shown (8) INTEREST
21 Starry part of the last rally (6) ASTRAL
22 Points to states for written works (6) ESSAYS

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Number Clues Answers
2 Stoic squadron reformed old invaders (13) CONQUISTADORS
3 Not to be seen, though just arrived? (7) NOWHERE
4 German lad interrupting criminal French song (7) CHANSON
5 Doctor left with a right tooth (5) MOLAR
6 Change then dance again? (5) REJIG
7 Seasoned style is fashioned, of course (8,2,3) NEEDLESSTOSAY
13 Turning to trees as favour for politician (7) ROSETTE
14 Gives back the profits (7) RETURNS
16 Clip of quiet organ (5) SHEAR
17 Cook part of fish right inside (5) GRILL
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