The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25767 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25767 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Oct 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25767 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossObsessed when taking cab back, having dined out : FIXATED
8-acrossWonder if motor reverses within the distance : MIRACLE
9-acrossSome swear blind about bank : BRAE
10-acrossArty suite redesigned for plain living : AUSTERITY
12-acrossParishioners come together : FLOCK
13-acrossAgainst the current higher school grouping : UPSTREAM
15-acrossPalm found in worker’s accommodation? : FLAT
16-acrossSee 15 : OFTHE
17-acrossSee 15 : HAND
18-acrossOne partly chosen for certain compelling qualities : ENFORCER
20-acrossFellow claiming decoration lacks bite : GUMMY
21-acrossLarge gathering for Tory to give a damn about nothing : CONCOURSE
22-acrossBeing apt to turn, fathead spat : TIFF
24-acrossOld-fashioned please becoming tripe, eh? : PRITHEE
25-acrossLeading ditherers back to cooker : STEWPOT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Scoff up, kidder! : LIAR
2-down – Opening supporter’s proverbially third in secret : GATEPOST
3-down – Right space on ancient vessel for observation : REMARK
4-down – Uncommonly nice — else who would be a publican? : LICENSEE
5-down – Bishop holds one captivated by Primate With Sword : RAPIER
6-down – Playfully modest about 50? It can be a bit much : CLOY
11-down – Bridge player at club showing hesitation to one who speaks incoherently : SPUTTERER
12-down – Cut down endlessly over one who breaks the law : FELON
14-down – Pester girl with Scottish grandchild : ANNOY
16-down – A butcher’s examination? : ONCEOVER
17-down – Where I come from hot women get spoilt : HOMETOWN
19-down – Elaborate talk about opening night : ORNATE
20-down – Of whom 1 in 3 at the wedding were buttonholed, poetically : GUESTS
21-down – Sure thing, if it’s dead : CERT
23-down – Animal up for run : FLOW

This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.

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