The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25258 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25258 clues and answers were published on Tue 01 Mar 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25258 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossScheme for sixth concerto’s overture in D : DEVICE
4-acrossIt was meant be sung by Cyril et al in a different order : LYRICAL
9-acrossBinding second Wagner masterpiece in canvas : STRINGENT
10-acrossEnglish duet interpreted as virtuoso solo piece : ETUDE
11-acrossSilly idea: Schubert’s Fourth the last word? : ADIEU
12-acrossLeo, 15, played dance piece : POLONAISE
13-acrossThis hat could produce theatrical performance : RECITAL
15-acrossCuriously, Spain hoards old instruments : PIANOS
17-acrossSargent re-engagement’s helping course : ENTREE
19-acrossBirthplace of 21, born in Austria-Hungary originally, crammed in poor home : BOHEMIA
22-acrossHarry Lauder ousting Queen at No 1? Flip, that’s praise indeed : ADULATION
24-acrossJoy unconfined! Theatre’s brought back a typical 2 work : OPERA
26-acrossMonarch secured soprano and tenor for celebrated composer : LISZT
27-across20, say, distributes I-tunes bird pinched : INSTITUTE
28-acrossFrom where he stood Rattle’s first tours lost money : ROSTRUM
29-acrossFiddle half-heartedly with Yankee tunes : MEDLEY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Slough’s pride’s dented over finale of Aida … : DESPAIR
2-down – … by him, almost driven to distraction : VERDI
3-down – It takes charge of 21’s job in the Vienna 24 : CONDUCTOR
4-down – Release old record about nameless silent movie? : LETSLIP
5-down – Source of Wagner’s maid­en in her deshabille? : RHEIN
6-down – Like churches, I’m mostly in favour of Mass : CRUCIFORM
7-down – Konzertmeister broadcast songs by Schubert : LIEDER
8-down – Correspondent trained with Oriya to become piano player : PENPAL
14-down – Wins search for certainty in concerts : CONQUESTS
16-down – Love smash hit with 24 down originally : APHRODITE
18-down – In Handel it is meant to inspire a superior feeling : ELITISM
19-down – Do without minims in the middle bar : BANISH
20-down – Music school perhaps made changes in a city with no appeal : ACADEMY
21-down – Celebrated composer initially made Lehar nervous : MAHLER
23-down – Performer’s a credit to opening : ACTOR
25-down – The Spanish kept semiquaver identical : EQUAL

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

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