The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26775 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26775 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Jan 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26775 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossChange amount, it is put about : MUTATION
9-acrossSF writer acts like one with film that is withdrawn : ASIMOV
10-acrossQuick move made to get cured meat : JERK
11-acrossBegging that rage in tent be modified : ENTREATING
12-acrossSaps providing supporting directions to such as the Missouri : WUSSES
14-acrossCelebrity fringes at congress after the end of December can be a net attraction : CYBERSEX
15-acrossEnthusiasts confined in the bronze age a great deal : ZEALOTS
17-acrossComposer, otherwise disrespectable, gets rid of tattered carpets : DELIBES
20-acrossUnconfined uneasiness resolved after a fashion : INASENSE
22-acrossNon-illuminated bend up front leads to the opposite : SUNLIT
23-acrossLengthen publicity by circular letter on short London opening : PROLONGATE
24-acrossArchitectural feature providing detailed protection from the elements : COVE
25-acrossScaffolder reported stiffness : RIGOUR
26-acrossImpracticality of one changing lead is beginning to manifest : IDEALISM

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Who’s piece of music in France creates very little commotion : QUIETUDE
2-down – Loudly advertise second-class anti-flood con­struction : BARK
3-down – Tanker’s workers get tax threshold removed : OILERS
4-down – Get free international support : UNSTICK
5-down – Loathsome herbal tea served up — not right! : HATEABLE
6-down – Order for stone coffin someone from the West Midlands once executed : CISTERCIAN
7-down – Room to go forward rapidly without second in command : LOUNGE
13-down – Real loss of work at showroom : SALESFLOOR
16-down – Estate residents a number one gets to irritate : TENANTRY
18-down – Former visit a total mix-up — one needed to leave? : EXITVISA
19-down – Jelly eating out requires plate : GELATIN
21-down – Managed to get back six grand to Norwegian port : NARVIK
22-down – Needed pole to be replaced in a selected position : SEEDED
24-down – Man’s junior partner : CALF

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

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