The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28802 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28802 clues and answers were published on Wed 06 Jul 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28802 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSort of dress said to restrain a disciplinarian? : STRAPLESS
6-acrossIs a consumer jailed without society? : PUTS
8-acrossOld German’s attempt to interrupt call by hospital : VISIGOTH
9-acrossBeaune, not the ultimate in wine, drunk with date and flowing water : DANUBE
10-acrossBrood that might be disengaged : CLUTCH
11-acrossEmploy information technology in low-key, on-screen assistance : SUBTITLE
12-acrossDisease makes son shapely : SCURVY
15-acrossShortage of boxes? Shame, but no pressure : SPARSITY
16-acrossBullying has journalists con­vinced to drop leader : PRESSURE
19-acrossTo some extent includes cryptic spot : DESCRY
21-acrossProvided glass on a mobile : ASLONGAS
22-acrossBear out of honey finally, after changing fiver : VERIFY
24-acrossDrive time around noon — can’t wait! : URGENT
25-acrossFast current at the start makes you anxious : INSECURE
26-acrossSee 6 : AWAY
27-acrossA girl more suited for performance : RIGMAROLE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Pitch spread in piles : SPIEL
2-down – List includes Independent Party : ROISTER
3-down – Pound back on hot dog : POOCH
4-down – Losing hair, Uriah Heep’s playing southern city of old : EPHESUS
5-down – Bank management furniture : SIDEBOARD
6-down – Underwear that is contributing to heavy breathing : PANTIES
7-down – Maybe spreadsheet user thanks innovative Labour technology head : TABULATOR
13-down – Irish town’s company provides assistance to wine drinker? : CORKSCREW
14-down – Wagging tongues in your heartless youth : YOUNGSTER
17-down – Wet person in debt included in cast : SHOWERY
18-down – Course initially falls short in banqueting : EASTING
20-down – Wind is getting up — fabulous flyer needs company : SIROCCO
22-down – Senior Tory leaders getting in by means of Panorama : VISTA
23-down – Rival holding back Greek fashion : FORGE

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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