The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25794 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25794 clues and answers were published on Thu 15 Nov 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25794 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossHulk perhaps has delightful woman round : SUPERHERO
10-acrossLawgiver’s essentially changed customs of a people : MORES
11-acrossScorching day ahead beginning to indicate what one might wear in India : DHOTI
12-acrossDeputy contracted to act criminally in bank, so they say : REPUTEDLY
13-acrossSoldier omitting element in rude story : PARABLE
14-acrossTethering tiny mongrel, rebellious little dog : TYINGUP
17-acrossForward individuals shun ban on sex as appropriate : ANNEX
19-acrossPosh female set : GEL
20-acrossRecord time cut in France? : FILET
21-acrossCapital’s articulate observer of squid? : NICOSIA
22-acrossLove causes changes to reproductive organs : OVARIES
24-acrossRendered incapable : PLASTERED
26-acrossSpiritual symbol at heart of Shinto temples : TOTEM
28-acrossRiver pike’s eaten — it’s filthy stuff : LUCRE
29-acrossGive romantic account of maiden confined in seething seraglio : GLAMORISE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – You guess the lad finally took drugs : USED
2-down – Support of a bra regularly dispensed with, causing commotion : UPROAR
3-down – Masterminds using file to break into Scottish banks : BRAINBOXES
4-down – Wolf circling eastern Galloway? : GEORGE
5-down – Careless pathologist got nasty cut in his workplace : HOSPITAL
6-down – Must edit filth! : SMUT
7-down – Wanton Italian politician on top of lass : PRODIGAL
8-down – Originally acquiescent and retiring, like Cinders? : ASHY
13-down – Empty pan to be filled with uncooked seafood : PRAWN
15-down – Breach fashionable quarter? : INFRACTION
16-down – What fathers losing last of hair may show? : PATES
18-down – Can he con jockey? Not a hope! : NOCHANCE
19-down – Top Gear’s car race caught in mirror, briefly : GLADRAGS
22-down – Oscar heard terrible cry of dismay : OHDEAR
23-down – Caretaker lacking energy to get fit : INTRIM
24-down – Report of setter on Guardian cover : PALL
25-down – Message on Twitter is short and sweet : TWEE
27-down – Submissive male’s squeal of fear : MEEK

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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