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-across – Flourish with no direct line on the phone : CURLICUE
9-across – Loves speed and energy : OOMPH
10-across – Feel good in a crazy way : AMOK
11-across – Thatcher’s work is … free : ONTHEHOUSE
12-across – Toils at the back building boats : GRAFTS
14-across – Biochemist’s first idea for treatment set back medical condition : DIABETES
16-across – Many an imperfection changes sides : DEFECTS
18-across – One recommending plug protection : ADVISOR
21-across – What magnifies is left among people’s following animals : ZOOMLENS
23-across – A hunk messed around with a wiseman : KAHUNA
24-across – City subway not quite European : METROPOLIS
26-across – When to leave African country to chase exotic item : TIME
27-across – Muesli Einstein eats on a lazy morning? : LIEIN
28-across – Coming 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.