The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25547 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25547 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 Feb 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25547 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossExperts attempt to incorporate new blood : ANCESTRY
5-acrossMotley collection causing little woman disgrace : JOBLOT
9-acrossDissident keeps motorway sealed : HERMETIC
10-acrossGame prima donna made revealing tax protest : GODIVA
12-acrossMammal took food in both hands : RATEL
13-acrossEnglish drunkard getting Heather’s deep secrets : ESOTERICA
14-acrossGold casket marked and scored : ORCHESTRATED
18-acrossHypocrite makes bloomers in mournful song : PLASTERSAINT
21-acrossDrug for boy in erotic play : CORTISONE
23-acrossA river in Hindustan : INDUS
24-acrossCharlie leaves boat for shrine : ORACLE
25-acrossDicky to admire peacemaker : MEDIATOR
26-acrossSee Moor’s scabbard : SHEATH
27-acrossArtist tucked into meagre fish : STINGRAY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Initially amphibians stay on land : ASHORE
2-down – Clergyman has a time in treatment : CURATE
3-down – Become suspicious when Pasternak heroine stuffs fish : SMELLARAT
4-down – Fear hooter is ill-fitted to make lots of noise : RAISETHEROOF
6-down – Australia’s a gas! : OZONE
7-down – Set about treatment of dilation : LAIDINTO
8-down – Edward keeps article about store for gunpowder, say : TEACADDY
11-down – Need lost ball replaced in sporting trophy : LONSDALEBELT
15-down – Performance needs overhaul when commander goes missing : RENDITION
16-down – Misleading promise to wear glasses : SPECIOUS
17-down – Reasonable target in the coconut shy, say : FAIRGAME
19-down – Newsman travelled up without it : EDITOR
20-down – A bird like this turned up over quarry : OSPREY
22-down – A key is allowed : ISLET

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

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