The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26642 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26642 clues and answers were published on Wed 05 Aug 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26642 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossDiminutive royal, formerly said to be drunk : KNEEHIGH
9-acrossOpposition leader to point out alternative : OPTION
10-acrossSister hides ring that’s substantive : NOUN
11-acrossMeasure resonance in aerobatic stunt : BARRELROLL
12-acrossHouse opportunist losing spouse : CANCER
14-acrossOne giving away drink-containing receptacle : BETRAYER
15-acrossAgain perform a recent representation : REENACT
17-acrossSon does simple hairdressing and saves money : SCRIMPS
20-acrossPrince receives revolutionary plant : HAREBELL
22-acrossChinese food gained distinction : WONTON
23-acrossDog in Chile grows wild : WELSHCORGI
24-acrossCard in American blackjack : CLUB
25-acrossAnxiety in the family : STRAIN
26-acrossCall ship after capitalist? : DUBLINER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Find new ways to Vienna, when rambling : INNOVATE
2-down – Clergyman protects one in retreat : DEAN
3-down – Log doctor entering bank : TIMBER
4-down – Angelic beings providing revolutionary massages : CHERUBS
5-down – Benedictine cites unruly servant : DOMESTIC
6-down – Hunger for a bible in the depot : STARVATION
7-down – Dog officer over prevarication : COLLIE
13-down – Caught Oscar and partner getting lustful with agreement : CONSENSUAL
16-down – Half-heartedly remedy smell in street : CRESCENT
18-down – Solicitor for doctor : PROCURER
19-down – Ruddy amateur in a state : FLORIDA
21-down – A convenience for intermediaries : AGENTS
22-down – A spot near to a place in Yorkshire : WHITBY
24-down – Voucher for college buffet : CHIT

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

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