The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26805 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26805 clues and answers were published on Fri 12 Feb 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26805 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossWorking class under this perhaps even better? : FLATCAP
5-acrossBad egg, Albert partially retired and scrounged : BLAGGED
9-acrossI’m going to pass on gold frames : ADIEU
10-acrossOne takes off with paper — good things for sale : TESTPILOT
11-acrossHarry H Corbett: a cross windbag : CHATTERBOX
12-acrossRag and Bone : RIB
14-acrossMoving girl, Steptoe and Son: they might move furniture? : POLTERGEISTS
18-acrossMaybe watch here — dodgy back? Steptoe runs inside : BREASTPOCKET
21-acrossLug stuff that’s no good : EAR
22-acrossWearing sweatshirt that’s most black : SWARTHIEST
25-acrossHercules struggling to carry old Steptoe: like his attitude? : LECHEROUS
26-acrossRow over current smell : NOISE
27-acrossArrange rubbish at front of carriage : DISPOSE
28-acrossEconomical yard after the short argument : THRIFTY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Endlessly lie when taking care of failure : FIASCO
2-down – Part of hoof upset horse? : ANIMAL
3-down – See, audience judges work here? : COURTHOUSE
4-down – Head, essentially dirty old man : PATER
5-down – See man, mostly well off : BISHOPRIC
6-down – While touring album peaks : ALPS
7-down – Lots of prospects after this good antique career? : GOLDRUSH
8-down – Files a bit around foot : DATABASE
13-down – One calling out help on programme after turning over film : TELEPHONER
15-down – Sort rubbish? We must go outside — put down characters without script? : TYPEWROTE
16-down – Rests back in a bed and let oneself down : ABSEILED
17-down – Balconies tense? Royal Ascot meeting? : TERRACES
19-down – Concerning story, fellow gets help : RELIEF
20-down – Determined, picking up bargain at end of day : STEELY
23-down – Place again on TV : RESET
24-down – Woman’s over leading actor : HERO

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

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