The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27637 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27637 clues and answers were published on Thu 11 Oct 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27637 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossOn appeal, worn out clothing is taken off : SATIRISED
6-acrossSign of damage artist expunged from sacred symbol : SCAB
10-acrossGreat extremes of heat causing depression on the coast : BIGHT
11-acrossShort work made of new setter’s content : NOVELETTE
12-acrossTeacher brought back unique meat dish : RISSOLE
13-acrossLady getting round awkward snag puts on show again : REHANGS
14-acrossPrime gatherer, in other words? : THEGRIMREAPER
17-acrossEmbracing love, Superman did nothing to change his routine : MODUSOPERANDI
21-acrossBob’s brusque, definitely withdrawn : CURTSEY
22-acrossForgot books sent over with German journalist : OMITTED
24-acrossOld section of church rail, generally : ONAVERAGE
25-acrossMaster Latin with merit : LEARN
26-acrossCooks and serves buns? : DOES
27-acrossRates of progress back and forth between the stars : DEEPSPACE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Discontented sexy singer kicking leg for playboy : SYBARITE
2-down – Why Roman chatterboxes assembled their garments? : TOGAS
3-down – College employee raised housing rates before half-term, a negative move : RETROGRADESTEP
4-down – Ray’s students rejected support : SUNBEAM
5-down – Separate nightclub needing some work internally : DIVERGE
7-down – Skedaddle, as one might hope to do at Lord’s? : CUTANDRUN
8-down – Rook bitten by monster tit : BREAST
9-down – Radioactivity leads to to these first-rate features, written under pressure : ALPHAPARTICLES
15-down – European man overtaking me on way to get soap : EMMERDALE
16-down – Disposing of cider and bubbly? : RIDDANCE
18-down – Green grass on borders of the Blue Grass State rising : SKYWARD
19-down – One patronised before getting hold of books, say : PROTEGE
20-down – Correspondence taking a Conservative line : ACCORD
23-down – Typically refrain from extra-large portion : TRALA

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

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