The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22039 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22039 clues and answers were published on Thu 26 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22039 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossMaster card : ORIGINAL
9-acrossTurn out a revised paper : APPEAR
10-acrossDrop right out of the money : BEAD
11-acrossLike cancelled debts sent by mail : WRITTENOFF
12-acrossRaffia weaving could be cause of marital tangle : AFFAIR
14-acrossSurvival from the night before? : HANGOVER
15-acrossRoutes heading for Yarmouth in area of Norfolk : BYROADS
17-acrossThey hurl brickbats at the Prince of Wales, perhaps : CRITICS
20-acrossOver-subtle partly defines punster’s wit : FINESPUN
22-acrossTrade once common in Europe : MARKET
23-acrossTransport used for getting to Coventry effortlessly? : BROOMSTICK
24-acrossGun with catches set back : STEN
25-acrossBishop-in-charge has time for hunting animal : FERRET
26-acrossMan in converted coup? shows wealth : OPULENCE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Subvert knowing garden pest : GREENFLY
2-down – Old French artist when climbing loses direction : AGED
3-down – How to deal with Warne’s spin? : ANSWER
4-down – Vehicles Hunt found on board : SLEIGHS
5-down – Clipper’s quicker rounding two points : FASTENER
6-down – Such a spokesperson can turn a No, perhaps : SPINDOCTOR
7-down – Fudge cake made with iron : WAFFLE
13-down – Square on the high table : ABOVEBOARD
16-down – Stakes put on third from last : DEPOSITS
18-down – Readiness to forgive soldiers in cycle crash : CLEMENCY
19-down – It is put in the fire with goose : ANDIRON
21-down – Ariel’s new republic : ISRAEL
22-down – Prepare application for a nose job! : MAKEUP
24-down – Spotted a number, minus 5 : SEEN

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

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