Magazine crossword: 1539

This crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 24 October 2026. You can play it in our app or subscribe to receive the print magazine here.

Solution to Crossword 1537

ACROSS: 6 Chaps 7 Airspeed 10 Notable 11 Mistake 12 Muskrat 13 Present 14 Antagonists 19 Baronet 21 Samurai 23 Address 25 Acrobat 26 Fluorine 27 Tiler

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Clue of the week: Red light for traffic − changes to amber – go! (7)

Solution: EMBARGO (anagram)