The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25060 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25060 clues and answers were published on Mon 12 Jul 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25060 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSlight wound is no handicap : SCRATCH
5-acrossA singular spectacle : MONOCLE
10-acrossPrimate seen around Sunday in church : APSE
11-acrossPipe bursts each summer : MEERSCHAUM
12-acrossPlay, but cheat : FIDDLE
13-acrossSavings books : RESERVES
14-acrossHome one left when decree nisi brought round : RESIDENCE
16-acrossUniversity degree for head : FIRST
17-acrossResort to sergeant major to get fit : SPASM
19-acrossFell in love but became discouraged : LOSTHEART
23-acrossThey may lead to quick ducks for any batsmen : BOUNCERS
24-acrossHe brought fresh weight to laws of motion : NEWTON
26-acrossPastries cooked in oven vaults : VOLAUVENTS
27-acrossI return to a trivial item : IOTA
28-acrossDefeat — or quite the opposite : REVERSE
29-acrossArmy set out to gain control : MASTERY

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Upset? Depends on how big-headed one is! : CAPSIZE
3-down – More advanced as a teacher? : AHEAD
4-down – Enter favourite in contest : COMPETE
6-down – Torment bosses in difficulty : OBSESS
7-down – White? Rosé provided if not : OTHERWISE
8-down – Bays of victory : LAURELS
9-down – It’s barred for pedestrians : ZEBRACROSSING
15-down – Hint — take out annuities : INSINUATE
18-down – Offer a match : PROPOSE
20-down – A unit is ordered to somewhere in North Africa : TUNISIA
21-down – Roll containing nothing but chicken : ROOSTER
22-down – Holidays that fall in the autumn : LEAVES
25-down – Vital statistical centre : WAIST

This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.

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