The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28233 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28233 clues and answers were published on Tue 08 Sep 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28233 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossFirst chapter on one subject : TOPIC
4-acrossBroken bones set — it’s done conscientiously : ONESBEST
8-acrossTop man in Hatton Garden included in deal? : KINGOFDIAMONDS
10-acrossCredit cuts all the same, flipping cheek! : TEMERITY
11-acrossApparently takes action against publisher : ISSUER
12-acrossListened in with appreciation, then reprimanded : EARWIGGED
15-acrossLine taken by a king that was shot at Agincourt : ARROW
17-acrossWorks the land undisturbed, taking spades back : TILLS
18-acrossFixed result condemned by party : RUSTLEDUP
19-acrossLinen salesman returns no outdated clothing : NAPERY
21-acrossDr Spooner’s disposed of heart abscess caused by virus : COLDSORE
24-acrossPioneering tsar’s exotic voyages : PEREGRINATIONS
25-acrossTroubled wife avoids fights with son : RESTLESS
26-acrossDressing Ayr’s latest civic dignitary : MAYOR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Prepare to testify to conduct that ends violently : TAKETHESTAND
2-down – Semi-dim friend keeps count with mounting energy : PENUMBRAL
3-down – Singers from church knocked back port : CHOIR
4-down – Veteran sent up guns in un­opened case : OLDSTAGER
5-down – Feel anxious, hampering style : ELAN
6-down – Reserves unlikely to find a place where work’s paid for : BOOKSTALL
7-down – Unfortunate case of Hindu ascetic begging alms : SADHU
9-down – Relapsed badly after triumph, resulting in draw : CROWDPLEASER
13-down – Rebel is compelling, knight admitted : INSURGENT
14-down – State capital one missed when touring : DESMOINES
16-down – Set to record unknown cancer therapy : RADIOLOGY
20-down – Bug in water very close to surface : PEEVE
22-down – Barrier breached by workers’ alliance — it’s a fact : DATUM
23-down – In short, there’s no female candidate for board? : BRIE

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

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