The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26664 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26664 clues and answers were published on Mon 31 Aug 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26664 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossGrub to provide food and support : CATERPILLAR
9-acrossMistake by deserter trapped by signs of hesitation : ERRATUM
10-acrossA number work out how to delegate : DEVOLVE
11-acrossRan lightly towards the top — and stumbled : TRIPPEDUP
12-acrossPossibly rent a poet’s cave : ANTRE
13-acrossGoing off in great spirits : HIGH
14-acrossNo tipping? Honestly! : ONTHELEVEL
16-acrossCapital ideas : BRAINWAVES
19-acrossExtremely nervous : EDGY
20-acrossCommanded by junior : UNDER
21-acrossBack stove put in new order : REARRANGE
23-acrossJournals I’d taken back to sign : DIARIES
24-acrossNo turning back with change in working : ONSHIFT
25-acrossEven in peacetime its members are prepared to fight : REGULARARMY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – All that is required for the honeymoon departure? : CARRIAGEANDPAIR
2-down – Infant raised to do simple arithmetic : TOTUP
3-down – Managed to hold the first man coming up fast : RAMADAN
4-down – Sort of investigation made by bathyscape? : INDEPTH
5-down – Greatly enjoy being skilful and winning : LOVEABLE
6-down – Specifically, what makes blood thicker than water? : RELATIVEDENSITY
7-down – Go over the limits? : BEATTHEBOUNDS
8-down – Desperate employer tends to repeated and extensive use of manpower : REDEPLOYMENTS
15-down – Expressing contempt for cocaine taking? : SNORTING
17-down – It supplies one’s needs at the press of a button : AEROSOL
18-down – Delight from being in love with the French language : ENAMOUR
22-down – One out of bed seen going upstairs : RISER

This crossword has in total 26 where 14 are across and 12 are down.

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