The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27287 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27287 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Aug 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27287 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossStraying in herd can result in obstruction : HINDRANCE
10-acrossPaper put to bed : SHEET
11-acrossManaged to be back before class to make report : NARRATE
12-acrossEuphoria makes family member lose her head : ELATION
13-acrossExpression of disapproval by motorists or Scotsmen : HOOTS
14-acrossGives up office from basic date : ABDICATES
16-acrossOne just plays at work : INSTRUMENTALIST
19-acrossDoesn’t take into consideration special reductions : DISCOUNTS
21-acrossManages to provide clothing for priests : COPES
22-acrossBright star in spiral ring complex : POLARIS
23-acrossA night in Paris breaks into any kind of regular income! : ANNUITY
24-acrossCause of cracks that can bring down the house : COMIC
25-acrossPart of plans for promotion? : ELEVATION

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Impressed a sailor without his knowing! : SHANGHAIED
2-down – Huge portion of chicken or moussaka : ENORMOUS
3-down – American girls seen in Norfolk : BROADS
4-down – Hothead raised the stake : ANTE
5-down – They go to court to protect workers : DEFENDANTS
6-down – Ranch where Incas ate, when working : ESTANCIA
7-down – Clear half the street : DEMIST
8-down – Astound without ado : STUN
14-down – Run and puff — clergyman required : ADMINISTER
15-down – Fulfilling the conditions by paying in full : SATISFYING
17-down – OK for car to be adapted — it’s for carrying more luggage : ROOFRACK
18-down – Understood I am parking legally : IMPLICIT
20-down – Dancer to see in uniform : SALOME
21-down – Is able to get five to like the artist’s work : CANVAS
22-down – Hounds prepare to travel : PACK
23-down – Third man sounds competent : ABEL

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

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