The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29401 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29401 clues and answers were published on Wed 05 Jun 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29401 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDope in mess, to an extent : HASHISH
5-acrossOne running after calories consumed in fat camp : FACTION
9-acrossPerson knocking frame of durable vehicle : DETRACTOR
10-acrossHow toccata starts with a lot of piano playing? It’s easy to score : TAPIN
11-acrossSee 24 : SHAW
12-acrossIt’s risky to open these tuck boxes left by mogul : FLOODGATES
14-acrossRussian who worked in bars walking unsteadily, putting away whiskey : GLINKA
15-acrossPerson scoffing articles in Gasthof around 1 : DERIDER
16-acrossThey get reactions from version of litmus paper : STIMULI
18-acrossIs it a page from an e-book, really? : EVERSO
20-acrossIf all else fails, ambassador cuts a dry sausage, as some say, : ATTHEWORST
21-acrossDo butterfly’s wings in shadow start to interest Mike? : SWIM
24-acrossJazz bandleader’s skill that is followed by playwright : ARTIE
25-acrossUltimately stubborn sod, ruler loses face in tragedy, almost : NEARTHING
26-acrossIncredibly animated lady had meal during jamboree : GALATEA
27-acrossPerhaps made pants well worn by old daughter : EXHALED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Underworld boss pleased a henchman keeps up : HADES
2-down – Second criminal is late to leave dock : SETSAIL
3-down – Holy man in area with border of 0.1 cm : IMAM
4-down – Eagles hit a lithe falcon or cuckoo, circling island : HOTELCALIFORNIA
5-down – Nursing head, why I visited tip-top Japanese bar that’s exasperating : FORGOODNESSSAKE
6-down – Classes about, say, boring politicians : CATEGORIES
7-down – Assigned current Express journalist to take minutes : IMPUTED
8-down – Eschewer of responsibility jailed by loveless tyrant : NONUSER
13-down – Wanting top, perhaps Indian setter used for building motivation : INDUCEMENT
16-down – Primate is upset by e.g. bishop wearing silver : SIAMANG
17-down – All told Greek character pens books on line : INTOTAL
19-down – Understood philosopher’s works : SAWMILL
22-down – Crikey! Covers of Marley track turned up : MYGOD
23-down – You picked up capsized boater, possibly in a state : UTAH

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

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