The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22075 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22075 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Dec 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22075 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossFrench company includes a man of religion, a clubman : CADDIE
4-acrossSurface material seen by sailor when river runs back : TARMAC
9-acrossHaving little chance, like a horse that’s pulled up : OUTOFTHERUNNING
10-acrossDig around in English border : EDGING
11-acrossNo custom in this shop? : DUTYFREE
12-acrossCrept somehow into the problem band : SPECTRUM
14-acrossFirm sets out to show great care : COSSET
15-acrossTransport mainly to promote joint : CARPUS
18-acrossDelays and keeps at a distance : HOLDSOFF
21-acrossTransmute mica unit into radioactive element : ACTINIUM
22-acrossSplendid gathering in festivity with two unknowns : GALAXY
24-acrossUnnecessary fuss about weather conditions in vessel : ASTORMINATEACUP
25-acrossMoney is required for repairing drains : DINARS
26-acrossPaul’s respect : REVERE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – All solvers should be well-informed : CLUEDUP
2-down – Initially, driver has old banger in the washer : DHOBI
3-down – The whole unit’s starting to get in entire confusion : INTEGER
5-down – A question: an uncontrolled movement found in water? : AQUATIC
6-down – Displays cargo lists : MANIFESTS
7-down – Give up study on origin of life, say : CONCEDE
8-down – New Dome’s taking in London’s capital rarely : SELDOM
13-down – Something hackneyed under the island sign : CAPRICORN
16-down – Condemned? Not right, put on trial : ACCUSED
17-down – One hoping for a reduction : SLIMMER
18-down – Understanding being in the shade : HUMANE
19-down – Cricket side has a target – one with something left : LEGATEE
20-down – But the match date can be moved! : FIXTURE
23-down – Run out on holiday : LEAVE

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

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