Below you will find all the answers for the Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Thursday, 1 January 2026.
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Across
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Be quick, bad mistake with baby's garment (4,2,6) | MAKEITSNAPPY |
| 8 | Faithful ally giddily embracing love (5) | LOYAL |
| 9 | For example, never turn back for retaliation (7) | REVENGE |
| 10 | Rugby, eg, makes a link with socket (7,5) | CONTACTSPORT |
| 12 | Exaggerate beyond party (6) | OVERDO |
| 14 | More vulgar-sounding shopkeeper (6) | GROCER |
| 17 | Cultivating elms, feel dopy working independently (4-8) | SELFEMPLOYED |
| 21 | Knife to maybe place in ends of snorkel (7) | SCALPEL |
| 22 | Soil from near Thurso (5) | EARTH |
| 23 | Kids' programme with tutor cooking fish (7,5) | RAINBOWTROUT |
Down
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whisky ingredient from alternative sample (4) | MALT |
| 2 | Crucial to record central theme (7) | KEYNOTE |
| 3 | One allowed to go round northern bay (5) | INLET |
| 4 | Small vehicle getting hit (6) | STRUCK |
| 5 | Consultant raised doubt about victory (7) | ADVISER |
| 6 | Show insect in river (5) | PANTO |
| 7 | Unruly lad tore sports garment (7) | LEOTARD |
| 11 | Control sheriff's men on ship (7) | POSSESS |
| 13 | Intense and soft, an option for pizza? (4-3) | DEEPPAN |
| 15 | Shout encouragement given one-nil, then farewell (7) | CHEERIO |
| 16 | Greek god of love to go on a survey (6) | APOLLO |
| 18 | Pack animal left by Buddhist priest (5) | LLAMA |
| 19 | Finished on time, that's plain to see (5) | OVERT |
| 20 | Short note written during lunch, I think (4) | CHIT |
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