The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29447 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29447 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 Jul 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29447 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossThis can treat low vitality and a persistent shaking : ANTIDEPRESSANT
8-acrossWhat off-break does: cuts back : SPINS
9-acrossDefector runs away from a section of male body : APOSTATE
11-acrossSleuths turn out most attractive : LUSHEST
12-acrossSuggested little devil spun a tale : IMPLIED
13-acrossTry to follow beat in dance : TANGO
15-acrossLeave part of fishing tackle in fish : CONGEREEL
17-acrossProphet put back a tiny amount of weight on very hot day : ZOROASTER
20-acrossTowards the end, almost getting coffee : LATTE
21-acrossAfrican managed to confine sickly-looking daughter : RWANDAN
23-acrossMake a gesture or answer Italian woman : SIGNORA
25-acrossMetal cruet prepared for drug solution : TINCTURE
26-acrossFountain: priest thrown into it backwards : TREVI
27-acrossRich food – complaint gets the boot : BEEFWELLINGTON

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – To be sure, Zola shivered in a measure of cold : ABSOLUTEZERO
2-down – Follows a possible fall of the pound? : TAILS
3-down – Wronged wife hides demon admirer, but not completely : DESDEMONA
4-down – Possible pollutant finally wrapped in film : PLASTIC
5-down – Men surrounded by clamour turning up and eating away : EROSION
6-down – Postpone bedtime for physical exercise : SITUP
7-down – It’s nourishing, with or without a little mustard : NUTRIMENT
10-down – Watering down of grown-up portion, with drug introduced : ADULTERATION
14-down – Make regular opera with pronounced deceit : NORMALISE
16-down – Make aware of pain at the back after shot in the leg : ENLIGHTEN
18-down – Brother may have this nurse to fancy : TONSURE
19-down – Philosopher’s whisper is audible : RUSSELL
22-down – Not prepared to hear about cold drink : DECAF
24-down – Finished on time, that’s plain : OVERT

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

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