The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22824 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22824 clues and answers were published on Wed 07 May 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22824 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossWater regulator likely to cause pub brawl? : BARRAGE
5-acrossReckon to arrive without deposit : COMPUTE
10-acrossSweeps camera back to take a picture : SNAP
11-acrossDracula? : BLOODCOUNT
12-acrossBritish and French eleven get third place : BRONZE
13-acrossLatin rock leading to a fall in criminality : TARPEIAN
14-acrossEconomic type of locker-up for insane characters : KEYNESIAN
16-acrossKid said to have wielded influence : SUEDE
17-acrossSlow, choking start produces a disgruntled look : SCOWL
19-acrossTread a measure? : PEDOMETER
23-acrossModel held in greatest demand? : BUSTIEST
24-acrossCat out east is running through 27 : TIGRIS
26-acrossCertain poster displayed in emporium : SUPERSTORE
27-acrossWhere militant republicans pose a question? : IRAQ
28-acrossAnger bottled up in Cornwall : PENTIRE
29-acrossDressed for dealing in disguise : ALIGNED

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Trainee management course : AINTREE
3-down – No drawback to rent in Yorkshire : RIPON
4-down – Big rise for holiday accommodation in Turkey? : GIBLETS
6-down – Squaddies’ rude display of filth : ORDURE
7-down – Girl cut gym without having to try : PROSECUTE
8-down – Dark tan brew may go into it : TANKARD
9-down – Gubbins the church brought in for limiting population : CONTRACEPTION
15-down – Setter’s interchange in the Midlands : NEWSTREET
18-down – French priest holds out for designer wear : COUTURE
20-down – Meat loaf mainly made acceptable for vegetarians : OATMEAL
21-down – Record firm price for Arab territory : EMIRATE
22-down – Reported source of smoke screen : CENSOR
25-down – Leaving it may be good at 2 : GOING

This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.

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