The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29227 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29227 clues and answers were published on Tue 14 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29227 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossLike lightning strike: power cuts : RAPID
4-acrossBrilliant person standing to perform : CLASSACT
8-acrossDeals in these clubs: Chelsea missing Abramovich, ultimately in arrangement with Arsenal : CLEARANCESALES
10-acrossNonsense to members? Conservative backtracking : TOMMYROT
11-acrossCheck mirror: learner driver in place to practise religiously? : CHAPEL
12-acrossThe Lion after game: weak spot in order : RULEOFLAW
15-acrossPull to get sex, specifically? : TOWIT
17-acrossChecked out patient before doctor’s introduction : CASED
18-acrossAwareness of time, I must go in : SENTIENCE
19-acrossCrazy state of uniform: note frilly edging : LUNACY
21-acrossWeight on American, mostly comfort eating? It goes up and down : SAWTOOTH
24-acrossSurgical procedure: model figure receiving it for partner? : OPPOSITENUMBER
25-acrossLearning timetable as friend’s coming back by coach : SYLLABUS
26-acrossMythological creature, Erinyes, primarily, following couple of Greek characters : PIXIE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – More costly dental procedure to cover cap of tooth: measure for changing plates : RICHTERSCALE
2-down – They introduce prince and Epstein, originally during walks : PREAMBLES
3-down – Liverpool fan upset? Not after their match with Everton? : DERBY
4-down – Cuddles lots after stripping bare : CANOODLES
5-down – Cuts lines on graphs : AXES
6-down – Food put out past eight : SPAGHETTI
7-down – Man acquiring ecstasy that’s easily obtained : CHEAP
9-down – Three schools needing repair to get drier : CLOTHESHORSE
13-down – Getting on train that’s traditional : OLDSCHOOL
14-down – Wife and a new catch make out on return: they dream of a new life : WANNABEES
16-down – Opening present and flowers in this? : WINDOWBOX
20-down – Sleep with unoccupied playboy like Terry? : NAPPY
22-down – He’s not entirely honest, supported by Mike Pence? : TRUMP
23-down – Shoot up, wanting cocaine in arm? : LIMB

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

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