The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25482 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25482 clues and answers were published on Thu 17 Nov 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25482 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossTerrier publicised beer : AIREDALE
5-acrossLager knocked back at university in error : SLIPUP
9-acrossSteal work left during work period : SHOPLIFT
10-acrossGirl’s supporter about to expire : BRENDA
12-acrossMusical work that’s melodious to the ear : SUITE
13-acrossWorkers in tandem developed change for the better : AMENDMENT
14-acrossTinker tolerates tripe : FIDDLESTICKS
18-acrossSoldier intends to get unearned income : PRIVATEMEANS
21-acrossPal to care about old queen : CLEOPATRA
23-acrossDelight in morning service : AMUSE
24-acrossGrab a customer holding calculator : ABACUS
25-acrossOne invested in the church : MINISTER
26-acrossThe Spanish nonetheless produce a cricket team : ELEVEN
27-acrossChurch in request that’s improper : INDECENT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Attend to animal first : ASSIST
2-down – Bird that is a fledgling : ROOKIE
3-down – Halfwit upset Argentine legend’s life of luxury : DOLCEVITA
4-down – Daft headline becomes critically important : LIFEANDDEATH
6-down – Luddite leaders free? That’s sensational! : LURID
7-down – General Custer initially separated weak from strong flavour : PUNGENCY
8-down – Carry on and scrape it off : PRACTISE
11-down – Worsening state of French breeding : DEGENERATION
15-down – Shelter at worker’s ’ome is provisional : TENTATIVE
16-down – Sensible about progress that’s futuristic : SPACEAGE
17-down – Well-read American volume’s devoured : LITERATE
19-down – A loose family member : AUNTIE
20-down – Religious faction holds divinity to be known only to initiates : SECRET
22-down – I’m overtly modest but quietly vulgar : PRUDE

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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