The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 23038 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 23038 clues and answers were published on Wed 14 Jan 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 23038 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCrazy single issue president : MADISON
5-acrossFar-reaching reduction in military establishment : DEEPCUT
9-acrossSalami for the one French revolutionary discussing some of its treatment : LUNCHEONSAUSAGE
10-acrossGloomy otologist? : DREAR
11-acrossDiamonds twice the money with stick inserted? : ICEDLOLLY
12-acrossBurial places for Manx cat: put another one back in them : CATACOMBS
14-acrossZoroastrians with no leader – that’s where the stress comes : ARSIS
15-acrossLive and die initially successfully : DWELL
16-acrossPaid back the Queen about a paper disc : DIAPHRAGM
18-acrossShe’s a living member of a cathedral choir without note : LADYVICAR
21-acrossNote on incomplete remedy will not be for the first time : RECUR
22-acrossMitchell’s set sail without having to tack : GONEWITHTHEWIND
23-acrossHigh note, high note, high note : TREBLED
24-acrossFigure of 100 in part of New Zealand : OCTAGON

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Musical doctor – see within : MELODIC
2-down – Wait carefully: take to the floor at 2200 hrs – again : DANCEATTENDANCE
3-down – Childless woman in charge almost all round : SPHERICAL
4-down – Setter laments rise of Biblical widow : NAOMI
5-down – A spy spied – hence that uncomfortable feeling? : DYSPEPSIA
6-down – Uniform as in railway : EQUAL
7-down – Can’t gas children, possibly, but could be abducting them : CRADLESNATCHING
8-down – Hear those that see; they have it in passing : THEAYES
13-down – Being drugged, perhaps, got married without decree : MEDICATED
14-down – Bear North? Hardly, it’s far from desirable : ABHORRENT
15-down – Pleasure obtained from French fast mover : DELIGHT
17-down – People about to travel in Middle England : MERIDEN
19-down – Letter sent with love : VOWEL
20-down – Proportion in preparation : RATIO

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

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