The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25785 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25785 clues and answers were published on Mon 05 Nov 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25785 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossApproximate price semi may make : IMPRECISE
6-acrossPeople available for a game : POOL
8-acrossWrite letters in bed, when in quarters : INSCRIBE
9-acrossMake clear there’s a fantastic fry-up about one : PURIFY
10-acrossNote more money for cook : BRAISE
11-acrossSuffered, so gained redress : AGONISED
12-acrossIn Latin I is used by many showing vanity : EGOISM
15-acrossCourt case: it’s arranged so this person may prove their promise : TRIALIST
16-acrossSwindle made to pay — but jailed all the same : CONFINED
19-acrossGet in a pie — for this? : EATING
21-acrossGold in finals round? Quite the opposite, resulting in a serious complaint : ASIANFLU
22-acrossPut down for PE, does workout : DEPOSE
24-acrossDo they keep to the beaten track? : LOSERS
25-acrossSweet sort of lady giving children guidance : LOLLIPOP
26-acrossKitty’s back to stay : STOP
27-acrossTalons hug brutally in attack : ONSLAUGHT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Victor out West is a pretty good shot : INNER
2-down – Picnic arranged to entertain posh composer : PUCCINI
3-down – Pick hat up and finally leave : ELITE
4-down – It’s not right for in-law to embrace divorcee : INEXACT
5-down – Like jelly in pineapple? : EXPLOSIVE
6-down – Fond of, to some extent : PARTIAL
7-down – Not on time when trade is slack : OFFSEASON
13-down – Where stevedores work for a likable chap : GOODSPORT
14-down – Promises of party in show ring : MANIFESTO
17-down – Leading at snooker — a conspiracy? : FRAMEUP
18-down – Big drinks bring people to court : DOUBLES
20-down – Upsetting habit in restaurants? : TIPPING
22-down – A mouthful of water : DELTA
23-down – Full-bodied drink : STOUT

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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