The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28420 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28420 clues and answers were published on Thu 15 Apr 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28420 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossRegroup behind mountains : REARRANGE
10-acrossBrewer’s agent definitely saves a ton : YEAST
11-acrossAustralian and Yankee hosting finest PM : AUTOPSY
12-acrossIn middle of power cut Repub­lican gets shock : OUTRAGE
13-acrossLate spin doctor carried in current up north : TARDY
14-acrossEducation graduates quietly study cover at night : BEDSPREAD
16-acrossTest for dentist before and after qualifying? : ORALEXAMINATION
19-acrossLabelled each book stolen by cardinal : EARMARKED
21-acrossJam one drug inside another : CHOKE
22-acrossReplacement chopper unwisely turned east : DENTURE
23-acrossScream one’s stifled at church crush : SQUELCH
24-acrossWife comes in behind Labour : SWEAT
25-acrossGame girl tours part of the UK, a fabulous place : RURITANIA

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Item in trunk you are missing in British seaside resort : BREASTBONE
2-down – I ate crab at sea, hence my indigestion? : BACTERIA
3-down – Medic works on last bit of nasty complaint : DROPSY
4-down – English sailors expressing a feeling of resentment : ENVY
5-down – Instant victory over Germany renewed strength : SECONDWIND
6-down – Help revolutionary over variable period in US : DYSTOPIA
7-down – Taste last bit of tuna in dish : PALATE
8-down – What irritated viewer during last year? : STYE
14-down – Boycott poet harbouring European buccaneer : BLACKBEARD
15-down – Ass died carrying leader : DUNDERHEAD
17-down – Withdraw two women university introduced : EVACUATE
18-down – Rewrite ruling on former respiratory aid : IRONLUNG
20-down – Send up note for producer of junket : RENNET
21-down – Shakers film set in vineyards : CRUETS
22-down – Record first half of find : DISC
23-down – Very old 8, for instance : SORE

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

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