The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27828 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27828 clues and answers were published on Thu 23 May 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27828 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDrier and somewhat boring experience that’s tedious : DISHRAG
5-acrossRock and roll fan after work briefly proved alluring : TEMPTED
9-acrossDog handler with more in secure pens : WHIPPERIN
10-acrossLines I don’t know in performance venue : ODEUM
11-acrossHindu ascetic American’s greeting with grunt : YOGI
12-acrossRegime with a skint, corrupt parliament : ATKINSDIET
14-acrossForemost of intellects in class? : GENIUS
15-acrossVote to imprison one, then check for innocence : NAIVETY
16-acrossBill getting the water for Nancy’s group still on stage : TABLEAU
18-acrossContinue gambling? That’s about right for Norman’s neighbour : BRETON
20-acrossShort-changed minor name in finance : ROTHSCHILD
21-acrossFor fellow, this address might be used : PROF
24-acrossEuropean assents, one giving a spirited response? : OUIJA
25-acrossAid for flier getting good deal on gold hat : AUTOPILOT
26-acrossIslander with a sore bum getting into heavy metal : FAROESE
27-acrossGrass coloured bags with no tears : DRYEYED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Note mocking the cost of the partnership? : DOWRY
2-down – Record-breaking hotel which is at the seaside : SHINGLE
3-down – Gripped and picked up like a gift : RAPT
4-down – Hero taught to perform with stage manager : GARETHSOUTHGATE
5-down – Young reporter and undatable eccentric rang : TINTINNABULATED
6-down – He has criminal still to uncover behind facial injury : MOONSHINER
7-down – Luxury biography of female artist : THELIFE
8-down – Not very bright setter does his best Russian : DIMITRY
13-down – Let go of key emergency facility : FIREESCAPE
16-down – Don’t stay on the road — it’s a bore : TURNOFF
17-down – Sportsman catching one more out there : BATTIER
19-down – See 7 : OFRILEY
22-down – Rank claimed by guard — it effectively rises : FETID
23-down – Spades do some digging, moving easily : SPRY

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

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