The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28372 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28372 clues and answers were published on Thu 18 Feb 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28372 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossWake father — am getting worried about time : AFTERMATH
10-acrossGinger gets glasses at the going rate : OOMPH
11-acrossRejection of Thatcher that is unlimited : SINEDIE
12-acrossThanks to exercise, looking hot and sweaty but gradually got thinner : TAPERED
13-acrossRuling country’s in talks : UKASE
14-acrossUnder restriction — swine keeps on vilifying leaders : BOUNDOVER
16-acrossRead nothing — that, he felt, could be Trump’s area of expertise? : THEARTOFTHEDEAL
19-acrossAllen at the start breaks cue and rest : REMAINDER
21-acrossWine bar stocks old : SOAVE
22-acrossConference venue spitting feathers — bar knocked back : POTSDAM
23-acrossGrumble incessantly about watch : CHUNTER
24-acrossBeg editor to withdraw material : SUEDE
25-acrossNeared solution after official votes : REFERENDA

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Do no more about problems raised by Queen : PASSMUSTER
2-down – ‘Time that was gone’, as the middle dropped out : STONEAGE
3-down – Show signs of annoyance in bedroom — useless? : BRIDLE
4-down – Book by president is dear : BABE
5-down – Photograph club athlete : SHOTPUTTER
6-down – Mate finally scored during match : COMPADRE
7-down – Unprepared stuff the writer’s both for and against : IMPROV
8-down – Told off, Charlie kept out of sight : CHID
14-down – Drink? Rare politician maintains resistance : BLOODYMARY
15-down – Containing infection initially difficult for leader — this way’s less hassle : RELIEFROAD
17-down – Present-day worker drops precious recording : REINDEER
18-down – Tough no longer playing : EXACTING
20-down – Count carrying more weight after transitioning : MATTER
21-down – Start to straighten sheets for escort, as a gentleman does : SQUIRE
22-down – Heard about US writer’s affectation : POSE
23-down – Strike during scuffle : CUFF

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

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