The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22404 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22404 clues and answers were published on Mon 31 Dec 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22404 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCircled the earth, say : WHIRLED
5-acrossWell up in colour : SUFFUSE
10-acrossUS polar explorer – and aviator, by the way : BYRD
11-acrossDevilish control? : POSSESSION
12-acrossCrown jewels : TIARAS
13-acrossLove of the past : OLDFLAME
14-acrossLate payment? : DEATHDUTY
16-acrossFemale cotton spinner : JENNY
17-acrossSilver down, but looks healthy : AGLOW
19-acrossA cleaner at The Rover’s Return? : BAROFSOAP
23-acrossIt’s unusual to hear in broadcasting : ONTHEAIR
24-acrossIn school, put us at the end of the line : EUSTON
26-acrossMisguided love is pity, really : POSITIVELY
27-acrossMount hotly tipped to run : ETNA
28-acrossHazel’s hangers-on : CATKINS
29-acrossUnusual angle for a crank : ODDFISH

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Disorganised rustic binder : HAYWIRE
3-down – Condition under which a horse races : RIDER
4-down – Shown to be vulnerable : EXPOSED
6-down – Tips university to spend freely : UPENDS
7-down – US rifle is adapted for infantrymen : FUSILIERS
8-down – They will run away when things warm up : SNOWMEN
9-down – Guard put on health risk in naval vessel : ESCORTCARRIER
15-down – A cleaner at work among the chatterers : TOOTHPICK
18-down – Canal boat : GONDOLA
20-down – Individual observed description of Polyphemus : ONEEYED
21-down – Not a sum that’s incorrect – sums : AMOUNTS
22-down – Defame a large number and get into a row : MALIGN
25-down – It’s bound to be a bit of a shock : SHEAF

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

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