The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27119 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27119 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Feb 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27119 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossFollowing a trend, but not very well : AFTERAFASHION
10-acrossShakespearean husband has old relationship : HORATIO
11-acrossRush back to one in German part payment : TRADEIN
12-acrossA bird in Egypt? : ASWAN
13-acrossThey can give a sharp bite — between the eyes? : FORETEETH
14-acrossIn time soldier gives consent : AGREE
16-acrossAn initially rude, tiresome person’s to stomach botanical garden : ARBORETUM
18-acrossIncorrect speed estimate is reckless : DESPERATE
19-acrossNaive politician : GREEN
20-acrossAssailant injured dogs : ALSATIANS
23-acrossDrain into small vessel : SEWER
24-acrossAudience sees solicitor grasping vessel : TURNOUT
25-acrossA giant’s unsettled? That’s touching! : AGAINST
26-acrossTravel when retaining rope is untied : PEREGRINATION

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Pyrotechnics inspire artistic pieces : FIREWORKS
3-down – Had a meal without beginning to tidy up : EATEN
4-down – A pudding turned cold : ALOOF
5-down – Expert takes in officer with time? That can be changed! : ALTERABLE
6-down – Discover ruffian keeps right in front of the fire : HEARTHRUG
7-down – A sample of the Globe’s exhibition stout : OBESE
8-down – Can an adept, shy engineer be so very shoddy? : CHEAPANDNASTY
9-down – Less than 50% are popular with those under age : INTHEMINORITY
15-down – Conductor designate went by car : ELECTRODE
16-down – A graduate’s coming in to rework stone : ALABASTER
17-down – Kate amazingly triumphed over cheat in martial art : TAEKWONDO
21-down – Confident in grabbing girl in stream : SURGE
22-down – Son gets hurt in the country : SPAIN
23-down – Well turned-out NCO’s skill : SMART

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

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