The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26813 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26813 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 Feb 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26813 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossParty dress container found to be in order : DOMINICAN
10-acrossVictor loses head going round the bull : INNER
11-acrossDedicated a Sterne novel : EARNEST
12-acrossDeeds brought before a judge : ACTIONS
13-acrossClaw used in fight, along with teeth : TALON
14-acrossPut in order and gained financially : CLEANEDUP
16-acrossRules of play? : STAGEDIRECTIONS
19-acrossOld master takes class in new term : REMBRANDT
21-acrossThe best Religious Education received in academic stream : CREAM
22-acrossIt makes people unfit for high positions : VERTIGO
23-acrossA lover — married, unfortunately : ADMIRER
24-acrossAbuse in common parlance : SLANG
25-acrossKnock around chap with title : MANHANDLE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – He announces drivers’ tea break : ADVERTISER
2-down – Handy personal cover? : UMBRELLA
3-down – Nun wanders around diocese without being observed : UNSEEN
4-down – Rabbit’s tail trimmed to a point : SCUT
5-down – Battle that led to union? : ENGAGEMENT
6-down – Separate — that’s abundantly clear : DISTINCT
7-down – Put in charge? Quite the opposite : UNLOAD
8-down – Prepares to fight artist about manuscript : ARMS
14-down – Scrambling on crag’s rim — here? : CAIRNGORMS
15-down – A stiff examination : POSTMORTEM
17-down – The wages of sin — and anger : EARNINGS
18-down – Cancel order I’ve put out : OVERRIDE
20-down – May help in building a house, or destroying it : MORTAR
21-down – Struggle for doctor getting into his overall : COMBAT
22-down – Pole enters by way of a special permit : VISA
23-down – Teenage trouble spots? : ACNE

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

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