The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28351 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28351 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Jan 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28351 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossProudly show off row of shops : PARADE
4-acrossSponge ass’s back — pleased expression : LOOFAH
9-acrossTo express disapproval of Mike leads to explosion : BOOM
10-acrossGreek character nothing short of brave and gallant : CHIVALROUS
11-acrossTell why one is playing well : INFORM
12-acrossGetting washed and dressed: after work, better to avoid extremes : TOILETTE
13-acrossDoing really well with a spreadsheet? : EXCELLING
15-acrossRead endlessly as boss : STUD
16-acrossGet rid of bed : SACK
17-acrossApprove art house I rebuilt : AUTHORISE
21-acrossIn bodies a judge addresses damages : INJURIES
22-acrossWaddle half back, and don’t hurry : DAWDLE
24-acrossLess than a storm at sea? That’s lucky : JUSTASWELL
25-acrossCalled up to manage golf : RUNG
26-acrossNew weapon is limited : NARROW
27-acrossResolve to belt criminal : BOTTLE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Mythical bird? It’s found in Arizona : PHOENIX
2-down – Capital lover and capital love : ROMEO
3-down – Counting system with a point to it : DECIMAL
5-down – Giraffes’ cousins fine, needing a short wee : OKAPIS
6-down – Hot meal for this circus artiste? : FIREEATER
7-down – Searched round area frequently visited : HAUNTED
8-down – Eminent inspector with poor suiting dropped : DISTINGUISHED
14-down – After short space nobleman and monarch meet : ENCOUNTER
16-down – Painful experience after bathing? : SUNBURN
18-down – Spanish gentleman concealed goal stupidly : HIDALGO
19-down – Something considered golden is shut up : SILENCE
20-down – As if alternative company could be a complete disaster : FIASCO
23-down – Poorest quality terrace put up on street : WORST

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

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