The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27765 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27765 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Mar 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27765 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossExplore online and draw back from excess : SURFEIT
5-acrossCameron is recollected in Italian city : CREMONA
9-acrossMajor heard where Augusta is : MAINE
10-acrossTrick panel for magicians : CONJURORS
11-acrossLeisurewear right for author’s work : SHORTSTORY
12-acrossA lot of birds drink, so it’s said : BEVY
14-acrossBroadly humorous Blair, afflicted with amnesia, miles away : RABELAISIAN
18-acrossThatcher may be seen here presenting song by the Drifters : UPONTHEROOF
21-acrossUnable to proceed in recession, king offloaded shares : CUTS
22-acrossFully-fledged monarch took in food for doctor : ADULTERATE
25-acrossCapricious magician dropping in to entertain court : MERCURIAL
26-acrossBrown made castles, finally, with lots of sand : DUNES
27-acrossWell-fed traveller allowed back in cafe : REPLETE
28-acrossConveyance with horse taken from ancient city : CARTAGE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Greek island associated with a savoury snack : SAMOSA
2-down – Horn is ordered for Leeds players : RHINOS
3-down – Attlee gets involved with core group of voters : ELECTORATE
4-down – In Minnesota citizenship is implied : TACIT
5-down – Noted female officer in funny cartoon : CONTRALTO
6-down – Measure American or Australian runners : EMUS
7-down – Single note in old, old song : OSOLEMIO
8-down – Testing a small saw : ASSAYING
13-down – Bush supports ascendant though unintelligent player : MIDFIELDER
15-down – Diner able to rejoin food queue : BREADLINE
16-down – Girl entertaining millions with right instrument : DULCIMER
17-down – Swedes, say, providing ferret with haircut : ROOTCROP
19-down – New song about knight in realm of fantasy : NARNIA
20-down – Tenant with a smaller amount midweek : LESSEE
23-down – Tree providing shade : LILAC
24-down – In Strasbourg I must accept one follower of May : JUNE

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

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