The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25105 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25105 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Sep 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25105 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossManage lecture about gymnastics : OPERATE
5-acrossQuestion an Anglican with suspicion : ASKANCE
10-acrossPlant that’s rare in Slough : FERN
11-acrossMeasuring instrument for farm machinery : PROTRACTOR
12-acrossUnmask American during party : REVEAL
13-acrossSenorita troubled officials : NOTARIES
14-acrossWeary host could be fit for voyage : SEAWORTHY
16-acrossAccountants love this tree : CACAO
17-acrossSons long for courage : SPINE
19-acrossBright cape shows style : SMARTNESS
23-acrossBeast’s nut or butt : HOGSHEAD
24-acrossDancing master selected pupils : STREAM
26-acrossPlot reprobate supervised is frustrated : BEDEVILLED
27-acrossCommit time to play a stroke : PUTT
28-acrossComposer snapped when interrupted by rabbi : BRITTEN
29-acrossFine leg becomes a sensation : FEELING

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Go in front making president withdraw : PRECEDE
3-down – Swill some beer in Serbia : RINSE
4-down – Drunkard very quietly left during row : TIPPLER
6-down – Grudge-bearing queen is a dainty creature : SPRITE
7-down – Confirm when definite : ASCERTAIN
8-down – Caught artist concealing depression and sickness : CHOLERA
9-down – Equally split here : DOWNTHEMIDDLE
15-down – Exposed orchestra members cried : WINDSWEPT
18-down – Person in support of leader : PIONEER
20-down – His rude letters condemned author : RUSHDIE
21-down – Fight and beat a tough guy : SPARTAN
22-down – Guide ready to tour Ecuador : RECIPE
25-down – Offend sick person being laid up : REPEL

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

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