Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel

Archive answer — September 17, 2026

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Gentlemanly monster, one giving way to everyone
  2. 5Caress female individual endlessly led astray
  3. 9Old form of salute conveying cold kiss
  4. 10Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrelWEASEL
  5. 12Going before GP, I need care sorted out – pills finally swallowed
  6. 15The female’s embracing prince, having wasted time with princess and old guard?
  7. 17Fool that American sits on
  8. 19The fact of the matter sides denied? A familiar pattern
  9. 20Artist annoying Violet Elizabeth? One with eyes missing nothing
  10. 22Troubled medico cares about a fattening drink?
  11. 26Dreadful French art showing fisherman singing?
  12. 27Brawl with soldiers coming out in uncontrolled movement
  13. 28Type of building worker, shark with little hesitation
  14. 29Religious rite – it is used during illness

Down

16 clues
  1. 1Composer full of love, repeatedly kind, ultimately gives encouraging words
  2. 2See 1
  3. 3Generally inadequate, ill? Avoid this harmful substance
  4. 4Carried child on to bed – beginning to drift off
  5. 6Greek characters in ‘ouse maybe chatter
  6. 7Vile celebs paid off
  7. 8Praising group of countries concerned with activity of shifting goods?
  8. 11Leader avoiding bike training called ‘old-fashioned’
  9. 13Husband in conflict, having got caress from someone at quayside
  10. 14Sugary treat organised during affair
  11. 16Party set up in delightful wood
  12. 18Had to bring in detectives on street to make critical examination
  13. 21Non-pay area not operating? Stop suddenly
  14. 23Deer in pain pursued by leader of louts
  15. 24Rather keeping quiet about a principle cheat violates
  16. 25See 24

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Gentlemanly monster, one giving way to everyone

    Answer: GALLANT

  2. 5. Caress female individual endlessly led astray

    Answer: FONDLE

  3. 9. Old form of salute conveying cold kiss

    Answer: OSCULATE

  4. 10. Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel

    Answer: WEASEL

  5. 12. Going before GP, I need care sorted out – pills finally swallowed

    Answer: PREDECEASING

  6. 15. The female’s embracing prince, having wasted time with princess and old guard?

    Answer: HALBERDIER

  7. 17. Fool that American sits on

    Answer: ASS

  8. 19. The fact of the matter sides denied? A familiar pattern

    Answer: RUT

  9. 20. Artist annoying Violet Elizabeth? One with eyes missing nothing

    Answer: BOTTICELLI

  10. 22. Troubled medico cares about a fattening drink?

    Answer: ICECREAMSODA

  11. 26. Dreadful French art showing fisherman singing?

    Answer: GRIMES

  12. 27. Brawl with soldiers coming out in uncontrolled movement

    Answer: FREEFALL

  13. 28. Type of building worker, shark with little hesitation

    Answer: RIGGER

  14. 29. Religious rite – it is used during illness

    Answer: LITURGY

Down

  1. 1. Composer full of love, repeatedly kind, ultimately gives encouraging words

    Answer: GOOD

  2. 2. See 1

    Answer: LUCK

  3. 3. Generally inadequate, ill? Avoid this harmful substance

    Answer: ALLERGEN

  4. 4. Carried child on to bed – beginning to drift off

    Answer: TOTED

  5. 6. Greek characters in ‘ouse maybe chatter

    Answer: OMEGAS

  6. 7. Vile celebs paid off

    Answer: DESPICABLE

  7. 8. Praising group of countries concerned with activity of shifting goods?

    Answer: EULOGISTIC

  8. 11. Leader avoiding bike training called ‘old-fashioned’

    Answer: YCLEPT

  9. 13. Husband in conflict, having got caress from someone at quayside

    Answer: WHARFINGER

  10. 14. Sugary treat organised during affair

    Answer: FLATTERING

  11. 16. Party set up in delightful wood

    Answer: DEODAR

  12. 18. Had to bring in detectives on street to make critical examination

    Answer: ACIDTEST

  13. 21. Non-pay area not operating? Stop suddenly

    Answer: FREEZE

  14. 23. Deer in pain pursued by leader of louts

    Answer: SOREL

  15. 24. Rather keeping quiet about a principle cheat violates

    Answer: FAIR

  16. 25. See 24

    Answer: PLAY

The answer to “Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is WEASEL — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 17, 2026 at 10-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel” answer

WEASEL(6 letters)

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Why does WEASEL fit?

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When else has “Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Gaining inner peace, wife left scoundrel”?

The answer is WEASEL.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: WEASEL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for September 17, 2026 at 10-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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