The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27097 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27097 clues and answers were published on Wed 18 Jan 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27097 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossVery small vehicle reversing by a cat, I see : SUBATOMIC
8-acrossOne getting some orders around the summit of Sinai? : MOSES
9-acrossThey don’t fit plywood, done outside or inside : ODDONEOUT
10-acrossShow contempt for loud hooligan : FLOUT
12-acrossEngland’s in trouble, wanting Norway and Germany as financial backers : ANGELS
13-acrossClose to dive 50, T Daley dances with joy : ELATEDLY
14-acrossMight this show you’re married to Chuck? : ABANDON
17-acrossIncriminate every individual backing Independence politician : IMPEACH
20-acrossDrink with little chance of being found in Hell? : SNOWBALL
22-acrossCommon umlaut design : MUTUAL
24-acrossA great prime minister? : MAJOR
25-acrossExercise too much? It’s evident — need shower : OVERTRAIN
26-acrossLover of the ’60s, Carpenter gives up crown : HIPPY
27-acrossGold — good and fashionable when worn by adult, 1984-style­ : ORWELLIAN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – See 5 : SUGDEN
2-down – European working under North American general : NAPOLEON
3-down – They conceal privates and fighters : BOXERS
4-down – Understood 1d? : FIGURED
5-down – Was she busy modelling Sue in Are You Being Served? : MOLLIE
6-down – Local resident in antique country : REPUBLIC
11-down – Building weapon unleashes anger : FARM
15-down – Mountain in Germany, yes? I’m climbing with new boy : BENJAMIN
16-down – Could be expensive round — drink up … : OPAL
18-down – … only ten pound, I count : ENTIRELY
19-down – Wild plants caught by Romeo and Juliet? : CLOVERS
21-down – Doctor works and cries at mistake : WHOOPS
22-down – Spoon bender hugged by little girl, then another : MURIEL
23-down – A game, a lake, a creature : ANIMAL

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

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