The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27529 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27529 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Jun 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27529 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossTinkered with the tune before record’s initial release : UNTETHER
9-acrossSee 26 down : RANCH
10-acrossSee 26 : GOAL
11-acrossRecidivist supporter gains second cap : BACKSLIDER
12-acrossSaracen suspected accommodating count : CENSUS
14-acrossTourist destination resort on rocks : SORRENTO
16-acrossAs a substitute for lane round top of field : BYWAYOF
18-acrossWeight thrown about, feeling irritated, tense : TWITCHY
21-acrossHawk, parrot, cuckoo, incorporating origins of European dove? : PREDATOR
23-acrossCar cut into bird : JALOPY
24-acrossComplying with the standard electricity supply point in public transport? : MAINSTREAM
26-acrossLapdog or mongrel that scores several points : DROP
27-acrossSee 15 : UMBER
28-acrossCould be do’s mid-point reached : HALFDONE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Foreign novel left in university wings — not fair : UNLOVELY
2-down – See 25 : WELL
3-down – Supreme, timeless ancient city : THEBES
4-down – Dire rep players like concrete blocks : PRECAST
5-down – He hits you, you’re smitten! : EROS
6-down – Concerned with teeth, after front teeth half removed by accident : INCIDENTAL
7-down – In that place, there’s no earth hazard : THREAT
13-down – Liable to be called rank, heartless youth : STANDINGBY
15-down – In colder surroundings, bum turns a certain colour : RAW
17-down – See 25 : OUT
19-down – Stylish establishment that may need to be replaced : HIPJOINT
20-down – Reached rocky area of France : ARDECHE
22-down – A sign there’s work on the way : ROADUP
23-down – Mix-up when modest Jack replaces Henry : JUMBLE
25-down – Dismiss spring and end happily : TURN
26-down – Establishment offering eg stock handling experience : DUDE

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

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