The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22318 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22318 clues and answers were published on Wed 19 Sep 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22318 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossThoughtful expert stumbled on : PROFOUND
9-acrossCelebrity in place to divorce heartless woman : RENOWN
10-acrossCatch sight of tail of large mole : ESPY
11-acrossGood point is to have jacket and skirt hard-wearing at the front : STRONGSUIT
12-acrossFirm will supply second catalogue : STABLE
14-acrossExhibit rodents being put back in school enclosure : SPECIMEN
15-acrossWhere there”s a will, the analysis gets digested : TESTATE
17-acrossPrepared column written by editor : TRAINED
20-acrossTroubled firm needing loan for free : INFORMAL
22-acrossKnocked into upper-class MP when in garden : BUMPED
23-acrossArty fruit bowls perhaps, not sparkling, attracting foul flies : STILLLIFES
24-acrossBill: he will be suffering : ACHE
25-acrossMiss Dashwood”s hesitation about floor covering : ELINOR
26-acrossRelic as a familiar term of endearment : OLDTHING

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Start to make a type of beer, so tackle the job boldly : GRASPTHE
2-down – It’s full of uncertainties, when top of padded bag is missing : IFFY
3-down – Follow when uncle dips into wallet : PURSUE
4-down – A daughter needs a frock, but where to find her? : ADDRESS
5-down – State of drug near changeable : GRANDEUR
6-down – Religious movement is coming stealthily to capture a saint : GNOSTICISM
7-down – An onerous gift, destroying health with wine and pate : AWHITE
13-down – Crucial factor is a short letter found under the bed : BOTTOMLINE
16-down – Glasses for acrobats : TUMBLERS
18-down – See 7 : ELEPHANT
19-down – Suspension bridge where cold cat keeps foot tucked in : CLIFTON
21-down – See 1 : NETTLE
22-down – Close to Sidney, half-disguised in a meeting : BESIDE
24-down – Extremely pale one avoiding observation : ASHY

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

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