The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22244 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22244 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22244 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossPoison scare in disaster : ARSENIC
8-acrossThe French are after refreshing quiet drink : TEQUILA
10-acrossConsecrate into an order : ANOINT
11-acrossFound on a ship aft, perhaps, and fragile : TAFFRAIL
12-acrossIt is small, yet strangely irritating to the eye : STYE
13-acrossJeopardize settlement : COMPROMISE
14-acrossPreliminary plan for training harbour guides? : PILOTSCHEME
19-acrossThreatened badger quarters : BROWBEATEN
22-acrossReputation is something we all have : NAME
23-acrossNothing more than a captaincy for a Royal Marine : COMMANDO
24-acrossIs in its rightful place among Latin phrases : INSITU
25-acrossSpring adjusted and firmly fixed : WELLSET
26-acrossWound to striking pitch? : KEYEDUP

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Stop for Jack to revive : BRINGTO
2-down – Disease of more than one fruit, we hear : BERIBERI
3-down – It’s a sign language, of course : TICTAC
4-down – Embark on an explanation : SETFORTH
5-down – What one may give a quid for – drink for enough people : QUORUM
6-down – Oval 45-inch mince pies : ELLIPSE
9-down – Spread into a moist spray : ATOMISATION
15-down – The place for a deep sleep? : OCEANBED
16-down – One in church? : MINISTER
17-down – A number swindled – that’s dishonest : CROOKED
18-down – He’s not paid for taking a friend over the old city : AMATEUR
20-down – Politician caught by cunning habit of a nun : WIMPLE
21-down – Is included amongst those who are against rackets : NOISES

This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.

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