The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27011 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27011 clues and answers were published on Mon 10 Oct 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27011 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossRadiator provided by a hotelier : OILHEATER
10-acrossShowing no flaws, though I have a lot : IDEAL
11-acrossFork out for trunk at university : STUMPUP
12-acrossRegularly late, yet sounding chivalrous : NIGHTLY
13-acrossEquestrian, it’s clear, about to return : RIDER
14-acrossAccommodation for those not wishing to move when they retire : BEDSITTER
16-acrossJust the same, it can’t be bettered : PERFECTLIKENESS
19-acrossSalt recollected in sea song : SEASONING
21-acrossTargets given by teachers for work : MARKS
22-acrossBad habit in which Tom gets dressed as a French aristocrat : VICOMTE
23-acrossRiver of wine? : MADEIRA
24-acrossFamous composer? Hear, hear : LISZT
25-acrossDrowsy, left the cigar to go out : LETHARGIC

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – They are forced into private service : CONSCRIPTS
2-down – Swimmer appears to be thrashing about : FLOUNDER
3-down – Even when frayed, it should be kept : TEMPER
4-down – A full one should give you a capital start : STOP
5-down – The crime of performing badly? : WRONGDOING
6-down – Close to fighting, call on support : RINGSIDE
7-down – Dismissive order to a drummer, perhaps : BEATIT
8-down – It’s somebody’s work, oddly enough : PLAY
14-down – Painter’s bill to cite rework : BOTTICELLI
15-down – Insects are developing immunity : RESISTANCE
17-down – An outrage otherwise concealed by ill-will : ENORMITY
18-down – Grannies making money : EARNINGS
20-down – To make a charge is a county council practice : ACCUSE
21-down – Old city of crazy artists : MADRAS
22-down – Evil, possibly depraved : VILE
23-down – Sailor to finish the game on board : MATE

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

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