The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22313 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22313 clues and answers were published on Thu 13 Sep 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22313 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBound to deal with dull hair that lies flat in the boudoir? : SPRINGMATTRESS
9-acrossPub with no parking, no lager – shambolic place for a drink! : LOUNGEBAR
10-acrossIrrefutable findings from staff in a laboratory : FINAL
11-acrossExpert in a small part of the company : ADEPT
12-acrossGirl’s mood conveyed in paint : DISTEMPER
13-acrossShip seen in channel around spring : DISPATCH
14-acrossStop army male becoming aggressive little fellow? : BANTAM
17-acrossKing’s one overthrown in modern republic : ISRAEL
19-acrossSavage, being sorrowful, is twitching : SADISTIC
22-acrossGlee about foreign character’s attempt to imitate someone good? : EMULATION
24-acrossThick-skinned type in Augustine’s home : HIPPO
25-acrossCause to feel embarrassed in a social event : ABASH
26-acrossA country boy about to embrace a spiritual leader : DALAILAMA
27-acrossForemost of impressionists in Tate deserving somehow to be looked at again : REINVESTIGATED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Vandals tearing apart items in fast-food outlet : SALTANDVINEGAR
2-down – True stories neglected – so it possibly may not be the agency : REUTERS
3-down – Not wanting say to be stifled, I had to discuss terms : NEGOTIATE
4-down – Man hides disgusting body – a huge white flabby thing? : MOBYDICK
5-down – The short run made by one in flight? : THRUSH
6-down – Gun left buried in common : RIFLE
7-down – In which one sees gritty performances from youngsters? : SANDPIT
8-down – Heroine from clan of old with drama unfolding : FLORAMACDONALD
15-down – A lamp at home hangs above grand landing : ALIGHTING
16-down – It’s taken up as a challenge, but it”s punishing for runners : GAUNTLET
18-down – Debauched man eating boy’s food : ROULADE
20-down – In tribute, Blair gives high-level support for sailors : TOPMAST
21-down – Theologian exposed in papers as cheat : FIDDLE
23-down – Like tree drained of colour? : ASHEN

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

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