The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27497 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27497 clues and answers were published on Tue 01 May 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27497 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBecome annoyingly amorous — we object going: ______ ” : GETAROOM
5-acrossSinger’s keeping last of home comforts : CHEERS
9-acrossRemoved Dexter, retired hurt : DETACHED
10-acrossEager to fight Rod and Henry in turn : GUNGHO
12-acrossStop working in centre of Beaune — I’m getting outta here! : ADIEU
13-acrossEat in low spirits, extremely low spirits : MOODINESS
14-acrossIn replay, clatters dopy old wingers : PTERODACTYLS
18-acrossCriminal’s old mate wrong — 10 isn’t being clobbered : EXTORTIONIST
21-acrossPlan succeeded with huge cutting back : STRATAGEM
23-acrossWriter’s book is out around second half of the month : IBSEN
24-acrossFlash Gordon, flyer : DRONGO
25-acrossHas new single out — it’s dirty : UNWASHED
26-acrossOpen Dad’s wine : PATENT
27-acrossBest saying 12 at start? That’s unexpected! : BYGEORGE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Blasted cat’s bitten tot — that’s upsetting : GODDAM
2-down – Juicy piece of news — time it proved effective : TITBIT
3-down – Narrator describes sport he wants you to join : RECRUITER
4-down – Again Emperor’s given order — Congress won’t be restricted by it : OPENMARRIAGE
6-down – On top of one time beauty — she’s fascinating : HOURI
7-down – Sweetheart’s a joy — short but a really good looker : EAGLEEYE
8-down – Director Nick has succeeded in style, but not content : SCORSESE
11-down – Hard cash? Yes and no : FOLDINGMONEY
15-down – Criticise cold wine scandal? : CASTIGATE
16-down – Made a mistake — came clean after changing gender : MESSEDUP
17-down – Politicians here — most are reportedly not Labour : STORMONT
19-down – Found in Waterstone’s, the right book : ESTHER
20-down – Nervous performing at the Fringe? : ONEDGE
22-down – Cross, tense and nearly going nuts : TIGON

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

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