The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25094 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25094 clues and answers were published on Fri 20 Aug 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25094 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


5-acrossA particular Christian’s superior, last to admit evil : BLIGHT
6-acrossDecay of one beset by worries : CARIES
9-acrossOne’s held in custody — in poorer health, about to catch cold : ESCROW
10-acrossOfficial order to blockade islands when there’s a disturbance : INCIDENT
11-acrossPart of 24-25’s description of management post for the audience : MALE
12-acrossAct, oarsmen being in trouble in US river : SACRAMENTO
13-acrossNote : MIDDLECLASS
18-acrossThinking no more of winning? In favour of coming first! : FORGETTING
21-acrossSee 4 : AGED
22-acrossFirst person : MEDIOCRE
23-acrossBaby at home keeping silent? On the contrary : MINUTE
24-acrossThe way beer satisfies a journalist : STREET
25-acrossSee 24 : PORTER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Be impertinent to artist and priest in Beaconsfield : DISRAELI
2-down – Bearded author with script showing old instruments : SHAWMS
3-down – Henry joins in expression of disapproval, missing nothing : CATCHALL
4-down – Core feature of a tragedian’s word to criticise 24-25’s 11s : MIDDLE
5-down – Conductor offering drinks to travellers, maybe! : BUSBAR
7-down – Say that’s beyond the bounds of fool! : SANITY
8-down – Tarnished record embarrassed one ex-Tory PM : DISCREDITED
14-down – Act to stifle silly chat, being aloof : DETACHED
15-down – It’s natural to keep in step and fail to be vibrant : STAGNATE
16-down – Conservative religious school into very big tricks : COZENS
17-down – Recovered from booze, not wanting any brought in : BETTER
19-down – Charm of AR’s successor repeatedly evident : GRIGRI
20-down – Meat good for offering to pagan god : GAMMON

This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.

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