The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25278 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25278 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 Mar 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25278 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossQuality controller eats duck found in the kitchen : TOASTER
5-acrossSetter’s established proofreader’s charged : IMPUTED
9-acrossVulnerable former model died : EXPOSED
10-acrossPrimate caught in deception set back defence : PARAPET
11-acrossPost about a break in the cloud : MARESTAIL
12-acrossMaterial produces anger after a short time : MOIRE
13-acrossStir a large watercourse : CANAL
15-acrossMadam favouring kippers has seconds : PROCURESS
17-acrossPhilosopher tries a lot when in trouble : ARISTOTLE
19-acrossBugs devouring American’s appetisers : TAPAS
22-acrossMedicine containing sulphur is a disaster : CURSE
23-acrossCharlie’s urged on to be contrite : CHASTENED
25-acrossRascal learning to appeal : IMPLORE
26-acrossSix-footer keeps quiet in survey : INSPECT
27-acrossSaw note about piece of cake : NOSWEAT
28-acrossGirl blustered: That’s OK : GRANTED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – The marine in charge of heat : THERMIC
2-down – Cravin’ a drug : ASPIRIN
3-down – Team leader requests work : TASKS
4-down – Revolutionary vehicle cherished for bearing stars : REDCARPET
5-down – Instigate wicked lie about politician : IMPEL
6-down – Cardinal’s mean on the whole : PARAMOUNT
7-down – Cut kills fish : TOPSIDE
8-down – Red hits out and wavers : DITHERS
14-down – Flexible article like this splits fruit : LITHESOME
16-down – On choosing to conceal age : OPERATING
17-down – Conflict about acceptable type of sale : AUCTION
18-down – Breaks in damaged stirrup : IRRUPTS
20-down – Hanging gives writer depression : PENDENT
21-down – Bridge players went out together under the influence : SEDATED
23-down – Climber initially has a break below the summit : CREST
24-down – Opera almost in proportion : TOSCA

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

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