The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26490 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26490 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Feb 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26490 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossHis work is often framed : GLAZIER
5-acrossIts mother’s first to lactate : MAMMAL
9-acrossTall thin person training runners : BEANPOLE
10-acrossAstronaut found in the local, drinking : ALDRIN
12-acrossFail to understand decimals correctly? : MISSTHEPOINT
15-acrossCancellation of the count leads to rebuke : TELLINGOFF
17-acrossSubdued sound of cattle : LOW
19-acrossDismissed when on strike : OUT
20-acrossContributory funds one put on daily account : SUBSIDIARY
22-acrossTake a tough line to deal with a motoring case : PUTINTHEBOOT
26-acrossListener following close win : ENDEAR
27-acrossFurtive sort of hat style : STEALTHY
28-acrossBearing a flower in March or April? : EASTER
29-acrossGirl with two articles to stow away safely : SHEATHE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Jeer? I beg to differ! : GIBE
2-down – Open with a shock : AJAR
3-down – Understood devil comes to a lawful end : IMPLICIT
4-down – Australian football is supreme, OK? : RULES
6-down – Poles strangely under a certain inclination : ASLOPE
7-down – A rule uniformly applied? : MARTIALLAW
8-down – Gently wash out all the way along : LENGTHWAYS
11-down – Changes times of work : SHIFTS
13-down – We are always enveloped in this mood : ATMOSPHERE
14-down – Given freedom in postscript for banalities : PLATITUDES
16-down – Cowboy developing a cough : GAUCHO
18-down – Recommend someone to take legal action : ADVOCATE
21-down – It’s natural for hotel to have a tea break : INNATE
23-down – More than one barrel used in shooting : BUTTS
24-down – Revision of test indic­ates second thoughts are not always best : STET
25-down – In a city, near a river : TYNE

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

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