The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25853 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25853 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 Jan 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25853 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossLodging for friend in disgrace? : DOGHOUSE
5-acrossAccommodation for journalist among musicians to get quick divorce : BEDAND
9-acrossSee 5 : BREAKFAST
11-acrossAccommodation in summer on railway? : HOTEL
12-acrossAccommodation for a vicar, near as possible : CARAVANSERAI
15-acrossAccommodation for fool : GITE
16-acrossStimulator of ideal Queen Anne building : ADRENALINE
18-acrossDot’s sequel to bible story, like : COMPARABLE
19-acrossA pass at bridge? : ACOL
21-acrossFairy with pet kept by finch has good accommodation : SELFCATERING
24-acrossA student veto on being martyred : ALBAN
25-acrossAnswer of sweetheart among most of the sledge-pullers : REJOINDER
26-acrossRelegate from entry to river Test : DEMOTE
27-acrossMountain dweller spends a penny drinking supertonic : PYRENEAN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Emergent model in red? : DEBT
2-down – Happiness with parts : GLEE
3-down – Old rope’s sound gives little county town : OAKHAM
4-down – Honours for pub with coin : STARANDGARTER
6-down – Men held by ape in form of ancient Greek : EPHESIAN
7-down – Change and rest for audience from artwork in church : ALTARPIECE
8-down – Rhyme causing some inconvenience? : DELHIBELLY
10-down – Jostler jostled at end of day round composer with old man’s beard : TRAVELLERSJOY
13-down – Say copper on street in drag turned up for food? : EGGCUSTARD
14-down – Clumsy clot, second to fall behind : STUMBLEBUM
17-down – Old jewelled collar with a lot of body and no extras : CARCANET
20-down – No trading place for batting team? : INSIDE
22-down – Borderline advantage? : EDGE
23-down – No 26 club? : IRON

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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