The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28389 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28389 clues and answers were published on Wed 10 Mar 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28389 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossTramp’s clues, ultimately knocked back: awful feeling : SYMPATHETIC
9-acrossLeft hospital department, soldier returns with round mark on skin : LENTIGO
10-acrossFrantically, peer needs potty : LIKEMAD
11-acrossGo through take-home pay? Empty purse first : PENETRATE
12-acrossTickle the ivories: you perform sonata, finally, when retired : AMUSE
13-acrossChange the order in a McDonald’s : PERM
14-acrossBriefly watch fashions: they’re often imitated : ROLEMODELS
16-acrossSewer in the main street runs with muck outside : SEAMSTRESS
19-acrossCovers not featuring model’s first poses : ASKS
21-acrossSlip outside from fire after smoke retreats : GAFFE
22-acrossPublic appeal put business on strike : BOXOFFICE
24-acrossSon having short paddy; it is getting several looks : SHUFTIS
25-acrossPerfume’s no good: smell at the back is rank : COLONEL
26-acrossOn which performers stand out: huge stars performing with the theatre, primarily : THRUSTSTAGE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Shocking and unsafe: LA star moving houses over this? : SANANDREASFAULT
2-down – Film bagging Oscar is not dry : MOIST
3-down – Group of drivers carrying very old clubs make green : AVOCADO
4-down – A Greek ordeal: English with nightmare after vacation : HELLENE
5-down – Carry advanced weapon: acknowledge those giving it up for you? : TAKEABOW
6-down – Unusual crime scene — PC out to get subject : COMPUTERSCIENCE
7-down – Excellent tip from sommelier getting drink : SLAPUP
8-down – They feed the young and you, we hear, over summers, not initially : UDDERS
15-down – One allows donkey to get put down : ASSENTER
16-down – It’s most wise to decline drugs on start of tour : SAGEST
17-down – Cryptic puzzles on transport : REBUSES
18-down – Correct to interrupt senators on both sides: they’re involved in Congress : SEXACTS
20-down – Bargains in fantastic sales, opening from Thursday : STEALS
23-down – Iron everything upside down for man : FELLA

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

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