The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25838 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25838 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Jan 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25838 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossMarried in a fit of lunacy? That’s slander : CALUMNY
5-acrossAntique chair that’s broken must be taken into account : ARCHAIC
10-acrossNelson held her in high esteem, maybe : EMMA
11-acrossParties of runners? : BEANFEASTS
12-acrossHorse, for example, backed for plate : ANIMAL
13-acrossDrunk given prison sentence none too soon : HIGHTIME
14-acrossAn additional dress item for an accomplice : ACCESSORY
16-acrossFinish with conclusion of judge in lawsuit : CEASE
17-acrossHe tangles with cop — that will mean time : EPOCH
19-acrossSon traces scattered family members : ANCESTORS
23-acrossLeaped — above oneself? : JUMPEDUP
24-acrossVagrants responsible for swindle in backstreet : TRAMPS
26-acrossIt’s designed for handicapped drivers to do the rounds : GOLFCOURSE
27-acrossArea said to be uncultivated : ROOD
28-acrossRepeat treat that is arranged : ITERATE
29-acrossRich source no longer available : WELLOFF

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Girl able to set up a whole lot of dates : ALMANAC
3-down – Take away gun from a French member : UNARM
4-down – Irregular deliveries : NOBALLS
6-down – One may take it as a safe place : REFUGE
7-down – Breathe irregularly at what should be regular : HEARTBEAT
8-down – This turned out to sum up Panama, for example : ISTHMUS
9-down – Prince rather upset, having to accept a royal spouse : CATHERINEPARR
15-down – Save excerpt of novel : EXCEPTFOR
18-down – Be mother for the French, when abroad : POUROUT
20-down – Last but not least : EXTREME
21-down – Censure about the degree of alcohol : REPROOF
22-down – Road is renovated — it is skilfully done : ADROIT
25-down – A danger out East at this time of the year : APRIL

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

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