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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword 2 January 2026 Answers

Please find below all the The Independent's Cryptic Crossword 2 January 2026 Answers. This is one of the most popular crossword puzzles available for both online and in print version. Today's puzzle (2 January 2026) has a total of 30 crossword clues. If you are stuck and are looking for help then you have come to the right place.

Shakespearean legal expert left one amazed at the outset

A measure of power depicted by the water of the French painter

Very taken by entirely overlooking duplication

Not here circling planet taking everything in?

Uncountable numbers backing Elizabeth to lead rugby team

Concern about a regressive plant

Philosopher recalled core of puzzle? Not half!

US nerd dumb heartless taking the piss?

Copper following bringing restraint

Lots of people initially ignored special measure

Storage for blades US fort deployed around start of month

Quiet minister felt bad but took control

Former King stabbing Old English monster

Speed round reversing vehicle in competitive situation

Put down fruit drink

Blue magazine from US for when there’s no work doable

Stone to fail to gather moss - even at this pace?

Extremely anxious Pastor hurried over brought in help

Sheep initially led away from Sussex town

Wait to follow soprano with lots of celebrities

Turned up source of cod roe eaten by couple in a flash?

Description of classic children’s stories is exactly right

Underhand dodgy character promoting energy

Love bold cheers around English work by Gilbert and Sullivan?

Drunken bird is enthralling in drinking song

Rather like meal’s splendour

Magnificent bird released from US sporting event

Fish with fins sailor placed in chair

Kinky sex with duo? A large number leaving

Fine to follow story willingly (though less so these days)

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There are a total of 30 clues in the 2 January 2026 The Independent's Cryptic Crossword puzzle.
The shortest answer is INTO which contains 4 Characters.
Very taken by entirely overlooking duplication is the crossword clue of the shortest answer.
The longest answer is ABSORBENT which contains 9 Characters.
Not here circling planet taking everything in? is the crossword clue of the longest answer.
The unused letters in 2 January 2026 The Independent's Cryptic Crossword puzzle are

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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword 2 January 2026 Answers