The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27804 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27804 clues and answers were published on Thu 25 Apr 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27804 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSupply source of tea during course : FURNISH
5-acrossGas left in mine that fluctuates around the knees : HEMLINE
9-acrossPolice recruit in motorcade threatened : CADET
10-acrossMurderous soldier detectives caught in old Spanish capital : REGICIDAL
11-acrossReceptive nature of abbey treated with scorn : ABSORBENCY
12-acrossPotential beast of burden no good with a load : NAG
14-acrossMore than just two legs of quadruped making the whole, we’re told : FOREQUARTERS
18-acrossLady Anne’s last antique restored in shoddy fashion : INADEQUATELY
21-acrossOne Shakespearean prince can’t have met another : HAL
22-acrossContinuing desire to follow master : PROLONGING
25-acrossKing Charles wearing old brand, outstanding period clothing : CRINOLINE
26-acrossArea seized by dictator with force : AMAIN
27-acrossStrictly control a small American 4 : PEGASUS
28-acrossWhat could feed Brummel’s 4, asks Spooner? : NOSEBAG

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – China regularly invested in river cleansing process : FACIAL
2-down – Vegetable pot used as base by artist : RADISH
3-down – Inseparable Bury ladies, five not married : INTERWOVEN
4-down – Drug runner at Folkestone? : HORSE
5-down – Many cases taken here on a trip by royal household : HIGHCOURT
6-down – Head of management with excellent official staff : MACE
7-down – Like some text from scriptures, truly gripping : INDENTED
8-down – Person acclaiming EU record holds work up : EULOGIST
13-down – Island people, thin and weak, among Middle Easteners short of yen : SRILANKANS
15-down – Points raised online about Republican aides in high places? : EQUERRIES
16-down – Approaching bargain counter for final drink : NIGHTCAP
17-down – Going over stonework in medieval roof, perhaps : VAULTING
19-down – Cook’s agent in Caribbean, two-thirds sozzled : BICARB
20-down – Alcoholic drink, three gallons, one drunk : EGGNOG
23-down – Pork pie — popular weekend indulgence? : LIEIN
24-down – Part of ship’s equipment for launching missiles : BOWS

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

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