The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22202 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22202 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 May 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22202 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSoldier escort arranged for individually owned businesses : PRIVATESECTOR
10-acrossHarmony restored in a mutiny : UNANIMITY
11-acrossNew chart set up by degrees : RATCH
12-acrossSort of nut that is loose : UNTIE
13-acrossIs patronising in speech and overbearing in argument : TALKSDOWN
14-acrossChaps caught in foul deed are corrected : EMENDED
16-acrossModel, formerly fat? : EXAMPLE
18-acrossRadio makes sound use of them : EFFECTS
20-acrossRevolutionary means of power on board : CAPSTAN
21-acrossLacking the imagination to fall in love? : FANCYFREE
23-acrossThey may indicate a safe course for young men, say : BUOYS
24-acrossChap gets the right sort of insurance : COVER
25-acrossVictor or William, perhaps : CONQUEROR
26-acrossTry to look smart in order to go courting? : PRESSONESSUIT

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Boar’s feet cooked as traditional English fare : ROASTBEEF
3-down – Failing to take the first Orient Express : VOICE
4-down – Cheated at pontoon? : TWISTED
5-down – What a heavenly colour! : SKYBLUE
6-down – Dishonest dealer : CARDSHARP
7-down – Inaccurate serve results in defeat : OUTDO
8-down – Outlook splendid, yet tense : FUTUREPERFECT
9-down – Risk playing Russian roulette? : CHANCEONESARM
15-down – Measures following cut in naval establishments : DOCKYARDS
17-down – Tip or pour out a delightful mixture : POTPOURRI
19-down – A hard blow for the Italians : SIROCCO
20-down – Is inclined to enter the Church, subject to purification : CLEANSE
22-down – Nerve broken? Not at all! : NEVER
23-down – Is extravagant with music : BLUES

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

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