The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29285 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29285 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29285 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossFlourish with no direct line on the phone : CURLICUE
9-acrossLoves speed and energy : OOMPH
10-acrossFeel good in a crazy way : AMOK
11-acrossThatcher’s work is … free : ONTHEHOUSE
12-acrossToils at the back building boats : GRAFTS
14-acrossBiochemist’s first idea for treatment set back medical condition : DIABETES
16-acrossMany an imperfection changes sides : DEFECTS
18-acrossOne recommending plug protection : ADVISOR
21-acrossWhat magnifies is left among people’s following animals : ZOOMLENS
23-acrossA hunk messed around with a wiseman : KAHUNA
24-acrossCity subway not quite European : METROPOLIS
26-acrossWhen to leave African country to chase exotic item : TIME
27-acrossMuesli Einstein eats on a lazy morning? : LIEIN
28-acrossComing out with pride, finally getting together : EMERGING

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Engulf wobbly bum in woollen fabric : SUBMERGE
2-down – Criticism of a little snow, mostly : FLAK
3-down – An X where ducks are in America : ACROSS
4-down – Energy with current compound : PEPTIDE
5-down – Even LSD is OK as a way of generating affection : LOVE
6-down – Make poor spelling naughty in a down clue? : IMPOVERISH
7-down – Pure speed of light expedition : CHASTE
13-down – Where to buy a jumper? : FLEAMARKET
15-down – See 5 : AND
17-down – See 3 : THE
19-down – It’s soothing to have date with no programme : OINTMENT
20-down – Note change in book for the church : PSALTER
22-down – Just gathering Philistine’s clothing in public view : OPENLY
23-down – See 5 : KISSES
25-down – See 3 : POND
26-down – See 26 Across : TOGO

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

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