This crossword No. 25650 clues and answers were published on Thu 31 May 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25650 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bets involving first three rugby scores without backing record : TRIPLES
5-across – Rule around edge of pavement, mostly for pedestrian : WALKER
9-across – Actress to act, lines to go over said in the wrong order : DORISDAY
10-across – Leader of gladiators to fall, captivating 500 amphitheatre seats : GRADIN
12-across – Re Special K — inspire mix without nuts: Alpen cereal? : RICEKRISPIES
15-across – The articulated engineering shows dirt crossing motorway : WORDSMITHS
17-across – Jock’s query with hard answer : WHA
19-across – School introduction to pi by diameter — grasping circumference : POD
20-across – Quickly passing state as Simon ultimately follows Garfunkel’s return — calm line taken : TRANSIENCE
22-across – After operation cancels vet — carries on improving health : CONVALESCENT
26-across – Piece that is for beginner : ROOKIE
27-across – Low Haye cut is back — boxing is thuggery : YAHOOISM
28-across – Round feet will ultimately crack casing of Steinway piano : SOFTLY
29-across – Set sail before a bird embraces pussycat’s tail : GOTOSEA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Little one’s heart becoming dead large : TIDY
2-down – Concerning, having flipped a bit? : INRE
3-down – Most strong flush wiping edges to toilet — sit oddly : LUSTIEST
4-down – Smooth razor — bend for end of tash : SUAVE
6-down – Once more question/answer dropped from toothpaste : AFRESH
7-down – Tease, recalling the Guardian 1 down — primarily it’s used to write little one : KIDDIEWINK
8-down – New Nike grass design — they’re slippery on grass? : RINGSNAKES
11-down – Oliver, perhaps, or Tom out of Lloyd Webber work? : ORPHAN
13-down – They’re in purse to steal money dropping heroin over road … : SWIPECARDS
14-down – … compromised dealing? Dog intercepting traffic — international cocaine concealed : TRADINGOFF
16-down – Ariel’s ground here : ISRAEL
18-down – Point out initial letters : SIGNPOST
21-down – Playing lead in Casino Royale, actor is great primarily : DANIEL
23-down – See 21 : CRAIG
24-down – Long for girl … : MISS
25-down – … Tramp head over heels with kiss off top girl : EMMA
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.