The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25611 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25611 clues and answers were published on Mon 16 Apr 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25611 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


5-acrossBox, one dispatched in error by the French : CARTON
6-acrossObtain pass : COMEBY
9-acrossNot available to take employment — a symptom of illness : NAUSEA
10-acrossBreathing spaces? : NOSTRILS
11-acrossTrip lasting some months in the US : FALL
12-acrossWhere educational forms are filled? : SCHOOLROOM
13-acrossJobbers in bonds : BRICKLAYERS
18-acrossWardrobe equipment supplied at no charge, maybe : COATHANGER
21-acrossI’m a Muslim leader — yes, a Muslim leader : IMAM
22-acrossArmy call-up : REVEILLE
23-acrossFrank’s address : DIRECT
24-acrossIsland boatman : HARRIS
25-acrossOne in factory making plastic : PLIANT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – He may struggle to break a lock : WRESTLER
2-down – Mess in which doctor goes to artist on ship : MORASS
3-down – Slave that’s found in the pets’ cemetery? : DOGSBODY
4-down – Fear to make the initial mistake : TERROR
5-down – Tax put on new car stock : CRAVAT
7-down – Hue and cry at the town centre : YELLOW
8-down – Theologians assembled for choice literary gatherings : ANTHOLOGIES
14-down – Padre takes tea without any milk or sugar? : CHAPLAIN
15-down – Force both sides into a radio broadcast : RAILROAD
16-down – Tease about record of Mary’s husband : JOSEPH
17-down – Not sound advice, when this tap gets stuck! : FAUCET
19-down – He interrupts politician, showing presumption : THEORY
20-down – Its entertainment value is questionable : RIDDLE

This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.

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