The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25168 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25168 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Nov 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25168 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossStriking appearance of one expelled from society : OUTCAST
5-acrossWhere lawyers get information using concise terms : INBRIEF
9-acrossA lighthouse casts it on the ship’s side : ABEAM
10-acrossSoldiers get together to reminisce : RECOLLECT
11-acrossQuick to carry on making a reasonable livelihood : LIVINGWAGE
12-acrossI take friend out in vessel : PAIL
14-acrossSurprise shots at men in mêlée : ASTONISHMENT
18-acrossFat wedge of toffee : BUTTERSCOTCH
21-acrossStill divisible by two : EVEN
22-acrossDecided to be resolute : DETERMINED
25-acrossSchedule means item is thrown out by the board : TIMETABLE
26-acrossBusiness deal : TRADE
27-acrossProtected from shock, but still broken-hearted : EARTHED
28-acrossDrop of French perfume : DESCENT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Love to head the fightback by word of mouth : ORALLY
2-down – Time when most strikes occur : TWELVE
3-down – Give the head of department a little publicity : ADMINISTER
4-down – Cast worth putting into new production : THROW
5-down – Noticing nothing unusual in disguise : INCOGNITO
6-down – It’s comparatively sound : BELL
7-down – States repeatedly breaking treaties : ITERATES
8-down – Waste of key public service : FUTILITY
13-down – Inspection by officers finishes games on board : CHECKMATES
15-down – Native reserve? : OYSTERBED
16-down – A busy worker sent in for a shirker, perhaps : ABSENTEE
17-down – Ship carrying right pennant : STREAMER
19-down – Incense — a green variety : ENRAGE
20-down – Notice gap coming : ADVENT
23-down – Troops invading England’s boundaries? Correct : EMEND
24-down – State university raising capital investment : UTAH

This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.

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