The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25237 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25237 clues and answers were published on Fri 04 Feb 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25237 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossPlay with little cat after a change of heart : PYGMALION
6-acrossModellers may use this ointment endlessly : BALSA
9-acrossPrimate in church with young offender : CHIMP
10-acrossStripper from 12 Coron­ation Street? : SUGARSOAP
11-acrossRhode Island has it as a coastal feature : RIVERMOUTH
12-acrossTreasure Island — finally shell-like : DEAR
14-acrossGerman city provided backing with subtle skill : FINESSE
15-acrossIt’s glee that’s out for a writer of sad stuff : ELEGIST
17-acrossRough one succeeding, grabbing contents of sack : INEXACT
19-acrossCharles Stuart’s head is in the frame : CHASSIS
20-acrossA little means such a lot as an indication of holiness : HALO
22-acrossFront man judge listened to right away : FIGUREHEAD
25-acrossPrudence may be a relative of Soames, as reported : FORESIGHT
26-acrossTwig, for example, brought back by bird : GETIT
27-acrossOld master in Belgian city : LIEGE
28-acrossThere’s an element such as yttrium? What a wonderful world! : RAREEARTH

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – With due deference to right horse : PACER
2-down – Getting even, Craig settled score : GRIEVANCE
3-down – Reading University’s accepted good grades initially — not unexpectedly : ASPERUSUAL
4-down – Heron is up the creek not far from the coast : INSHORE
5-down – Almost secure cover for one who’s retired? : NIGHTIE
6-down – Spike has doll that is missing : BARB
7-down – Unattached and promiscuous : LOOSE
8-down – Pennsylvania gunmen in suitable American gear : APPARATUS
13-down – Smart lawyer allowed dog to have lead re­moved : LEGALEAGLE
14-down – Ghastly female? True! : FRIGHTFUL
16-down – Insert cop’s rank : INSPECTOR
18-down – Provoke one making an effort to import goods : TRIGGER
19-down – Untidy accumulation left in vessel : CLUTTER
21-down – At it, on the 7 : LARGE
23-down – End one’s relationship with dyke : DITCH
24-down – Man is one spreading lies : ISLE

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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