The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28927 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28927 clues and answers were published on Tue 29 Nov 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28927 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossTrying person in party may be doing so : HAVINGABASH
9-acrossAfrican rodent, squealer with dark patch in front : MOLERAT
10-acrossGo miles abroad for source of fine porcelain : LIMOGES
11-acrossDemand turning up, it’s overdue : STIPULATE
12-acrossClimate activist’s share of meagre takings : GRETA
13-acrossInitial clue : SIGN
14-acrossGreeting from hotspot, with further line conclusively appended : HELLOTHERE
16-acrossCare I’d taken in Cannes and thereabouts : PROVIDENCE
19-acrossBet it’s a boat! : PUNT
21-acrossRascal’s trick piano : SCAMP
22-acrossTorches moving abeam in uncertain motion : FLAMBEAUX
24-acrossLevel of public transport with more up front? : BUSTIER
25-acrossPlot in bay surrounding retro pub : CONNIVE
26-acrossParents manage to crush one’s spirit : MOTHERSRUIN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Bowling legend with ball in sort of window demanding concessions : HOLDINGTORANSOM
2-down – Upset about rivals displaying fine artworks : VIRTU
3-down – Donkey to value fertiliser : NITRATE
4-down – Medicinal plant, originally at £50 topping list, we’re told : ALLHEAL
5-down – Almost everyone could ultimately slay giant : ALMIGHTY
6-down – Advanced instruction from Red China toughie garbled : HIGHEREDUCATION
7-down – Diverts rising waters, skirting problem : AMUSES
8-down – Take off enormous unlined cloak : ESCAPE
15-down – ‘Setter in mile race’ : MISPRINT
16-down – Go on through, with prior authorisation : PASSBY
17-down – Apply in French on behalf of church … : ENFORCE
18-down – … part of church cut off on Sunday, creating opportunities : CHANCES
20-down – Revenue staff, no more than half score, Spooner says : TAXMEN
23-down – Anti-labour slogan in this sub-Saharan speech? : BANTU

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

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