The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28533 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28533 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 Aug 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28533 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossMessage from public transport: ‘Introduction of electronic support needed’ : TELEGRAM
9-acrossFor this particular purpose, include white wine, it’s said : ADHOC
10-acrossSee 24 down : ARMY
11-acrossJoy, it’s time to get into breathing out, having dropped an aitch! : EXALTATION
12-acrossJoke leg manufactured for rambling group? : GAGGLE
14-acrossWinter feature spells end of Christmas present season : SNOWFALL
15-acrossSay, rather badly: ‘Bread vs rocks’ : ADVERBS
17-acrossOne who fancies commercial muck, right? : ADMIRER
20-acrossNo miser needs special finish on everything : SPENDALL
22-acrossPlay the bongos again, possibly requiring backing to produce hit : MURDER
23-acrossState Republican keen to sup­press independent legislative body : PARLIAMENT
24-acrossHas a dated appreciation of accommodation : DIGS
25-acrossSpell of cold weather eventually penetrating the joint : CHARM
26-acrossBuckle in lid in defect construction : BUILDING

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Rise up and fight daughter at the back : REARWARD
2-down – Drink company : BEVY
3-down – Said ‘Don’t move decoration’ : FRIEZE
4-down – One’s rather old-fashioned cul-de-sac : IMPASSE
5-down – Large amount of clubs needing creative work pack : CARTLOAD
6-down – Brother’s Wi-Fi rather dodgy : WHITEFRIAR
7-down – Give instruction: sun acceptable when hot internally : SCHOOL
13-down – Maybe seaweeds’ improbable general age : GREENALGAE
16-down – Be prepared to shoot transport members : BEARARMS
18-down – Fantastic Mere Man is coming! : EMERGENT
19-down – Quickly passes ‘Men’s Trousers Feature’ — heartless youth! : FLIESBY
21-down – Caper results in country’s leader being replaced : PRANCE
22-down – Art set in amalgam, a rectangular arrangement : MATRIX
24-down – Pop music centre regenerated Mary’s classic sitcom : DADS

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

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