The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25126 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25126 clues and answers were published on Mon 27 Sep 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25126 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossShip quietly corroded in stream : PRIVATEER
10-acrossPart of flight from Belfast airport : STAIR
11-acrossHits in nightspots : CLUBS
12-acrossSomewhat spiritual, is maintaining attention to services : RITUALISM
13-acrossSuite from flat tenants gutted : PLANETS
14-acrossEndlessly led, as guest, long distances : LEAGUES
17-acrossLike 4 and 11, or 24 down and 22 down, or 13 across, 14 and 27 : MAJOR
19-acrossSee 17 : AND
20-acrossSee 17 : MINOR
21-across17 or 20 for student as part of sentence : SUBJECT
22-acrossTwo pieces of music a 17 played in theatre : BARBARA
24-acrossDoctor cures sore, making money : RESOURCES
26-acrossConcert’s ending with delicate tune : TWEAK
28-acrossHas to change offensive language : OATHS
29-acrossMorals you abandoned in passionate style : AMOROUSLY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – What’s showing in some picture houses? : EPIC
2-down – Copper, in vain, maltreated wild animal : VICUNA
3-down – Under pressure, see grades ruined — modest academic achievement : PASSDEGREE
4-down – Essential parts of cultural activities missing first time : HEARTS
5-down – Page, made nervous, chattered idly : PRATTLED
6-down – Romania is unsettled region near Greece : ASIA
7-down – I convert after dreadful act — that’s not saying much : TACITURN
8-down – NCO and daughter having drink with PM once : DRUM
13-down – Interrogates with spy chief, breaking arrogant youngsters : PUMPS
15-down – Distressed maid needs helping in this respect : ADMIRATION
16-down – Broadcasts about end of tyranny upset country : SYRIA
18-down – Vehicle I provided in spring for old tribesman : JEBUSITE
19-down – Tyrant wrecked car after car over time : AUTOCRAT
22-down – Specially prepared wine I found in British store : BISHOP
23-down – Distorted images that may upset older people : AGEISM
24-down – Do bird : ROOK
25-down – Star group, following 17 or 20, taking part in tours abroad : URSA
27-down – Openers for Caribbean islands : KEYS

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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