The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22772 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22772 clues and answers were published on Fri 07 Mar 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22772 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossResentment of English earl during exhausting binges : HARDFEELINGS
8-acrossOld controller docking a satellite : ORBITER
9-acrossOld man’s wonderful promotion : GRANDAD
11-acrossPoints retinue makes to board : ENTRAIN
12-acrossStumbles outside church – stretches out an arm : TRICEPS
13-acrossIt is returned by the tenth : TITHE
14-acrossCommand one in artillery : ORDINANCE
16-acrossQuite a few noticed bagging game : SEVENTEEN
19-acrossHis music’s simple harmonies give away composer : LEHAR
21-acrossThe universe is losing carbon by diffusion : OSMOSIS
23-acrossAllow conservationists into elite organisation : ENTITLE
24-acrossCelebrated wealth being invested in hospital department : EMINENT
25-acrossIt’s spotted having small drink : STIPPLE
26-acrossAttend a soldier’s party and make a run for it : BEATARETREAT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Environment Tabitha created : HABITAT
2-down – Artist to pursue struggle for survival : RATRACE
3-down – Flora Dean arranged a dance : FARANDOLE
4-down – Queen contracted fungal disease : ERGOT
5-down – Scotsman protects princess from the Middle East : IRANIAN
6-down – 1 across runs away over fish : GUDGEON
7-down – Stupid reason to test ancient artifact : ROSETTASTONE
10-down – Hearing several trapped in ruin, editor is crestfallen : DISHEARTENED
15-down – Daughter concealed traditional crockery : DINNERSET
17-down – State representative’s passion for seductive woman : VAMPIRE
18-down – New climb shows potential : NASCENT
19-down – Greek infiltrating the French network : LATTICE
20-down – Shot nasty drug in nightclub : HOTSPOT
22-down – Knight accepts thanks for instrument : SITAR

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

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