This crossword No. 29473 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 Aug 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29473 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Pastry chef initially getting 10/1 about fantastic mare : CREAMPUFF
8-across – What winds up Hilary Mantel at first is absurd : SILLY
9-across – Government in action is awfully combative : AGONISTIC
10-across – Joe is wearing coat of secret power : MAGIC
12-across – Painter contributing to building restoration : INGRES
13-across – Martyr gets upset with 11 : STGEORGE
16-across – Extremely stupid study tips from Sesame Street : DENSEST
19-across – Prickly animal ultimately crossed the road : BEARDED
22-across – Insect almost turned on dog : HORNTAIL
25-across – Island’s relaxed mood embodied by strong punch? : KOMODO
27-across – Portion of splendid risotto in Elba? : IDRIS
28-across – Resisting nuclear threat after evacuation fails : RELUCTANT
29-across – Pleased with yourself about answer for 1 down? : SMAUG
30-across – Ineffective Chopper Harris finally getting in amongst the French : TOOTHLESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pull leg of monster : DRAGON
2-down – Year ends badly for mother of 1? : DAENERYS
3-down – Pieces of sausage finally eaten by old cat : OPUSES
4-down – Single fellow on short holiday is most dodgy : IFFIEST
5-down – Stars bored with acting for Amazon : VIRAGO
6-down – Year in relationship is going very quickly : FLYING
11-down – Giant conger eel regularly escaping : OGRE
14-down – Way to swallow English wine : RED
15-down – Crouch with header missing target : END
16-down – Female called out for interjection from Homer : DOH
17-down – Neither way to leave country : NOR
18-down – Take shot in game : SNAP
20-down – Lonely lady on vacation for a bit : REMOTELY
21-down – Retiring golfer leading Open prepared to thoughtfully postpone : SLEEPON
23-down – Swelling sea turns up in opera oddly : OEDEMA
24-down – Paul in cryptic post? : NAILUP
25-down – A king turning up without smart shirt : KHURTA
26-down – Language course covering indefinite article : DANISH
This crossword has in total 32 where 14 are across and 18 are down.