The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28224 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28224 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 Aug 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28224 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossA friend of 19 in Lincoln, New Zealand prayed for by 22 down 22 : AMERCEDES
6-acrossSee 1 : BENZ
8-acrossEpitome of elegance is certainly not turgid prose : POETRYIN
9-acrossSee 8 : MOTION
10-acrossFinally, who’s got the whole world in his hands? Christ, ultimately : ATLAST
11-acrossOrdered, fine and tidy spot : IDENTIFY
12-acrossJoins educational institution before setback : UNITES
15-acrossDance as Bedouin in his element? : SARABAND
16-acrossNot hotshot for a drop in temperature : COLDSNAP
19-acrossOpera for 6 across 18? : CARMEN
21-acrossCreature is around, is around and is around no more? : DINOSAUR
22-acrossSee 22 down : JOPLIN
24-acrossCool picture leading creative artist restored: Nude Enjoying Dish : CHILLI
25-acrossSee 24 : CONCARNE
26-acrossExperts in aerospace science : ACES
27-acrossDeliveries held, having exceeded the budget : OVERSPENT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Take on appropriate accom­modation for party : ADOPT
2-down – Another court passage : EXTRACT
3-down – Underground cell like this crossword, mostly : CRYPT
4-down – One who’s desperate kicks the bucket and swells : DANDIES
5-down – With an evenly balanced disposition, starting to speak your mind as the UK went in 1965 : SYMMETRIC
6-down – Where might one find bubbles? In a half of bubbly — fancy that! : BATHTUB
7-down – I don’t mean to insult you: coffee non-negotiable : NOOFFENCE
13-down – Mostly gas-fired, this Latin period : NEOLITHIC
14-down – No marinas need to be built in a landlocked country : SANMARINO
17-down – Start to draw lots for casual artwork : DOODLES
18-down – Map or schematic section driven by friends of 22 22 across : PORSCHE
20-down – Substitute crêpe filling with something dainty : REPLACE
22-down – New Year’s Day’s link includes place for musician : JANIS
23-down – Hotel computer equipment is common, is that not the case? : INNIT

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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