The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25791 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25791 clues and answers were published on Mon 12 Nov 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25791 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDisorderly actors appearing plastered : ROUGHCAST
6-acrossLively betting at the track : SPRY
8-acrossPeriod added to the end of a sentence : FULLSTOP
9-acrossGot pea soup? Yes! : POTAGE
10-acrossNo rest in assembly for these choir members : TENORS
11-acrossInjustice in the players’ union : INEQUITY
12-acrossDoing nothing right in an exam : ATREST
15-acrossPicadors get injured now and then : SPORADIC
16-acrossIn second part of race, sprint recklessly : SLAPDASH
19-acrossHe comes across as a false friend : FINDER
21-acrossPrefers French word in prose version : PROMOTES
22-acrossOld sofa provides a rest in church : CANAPE
24-acrossA brie I ordered in Spain and Portugal : IBERIA
25-acrossIt’s equipped for dispatching stock : ABATTOIR
26-acrossPayment made to leading thespian for walk-on parts? : FEET
27-acrossChild sent to head, one breaking the rules : KIDNAPPER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – A way of learning by repetition around university : ROUTE
2-down – Liberate one soul in torment : UNLOOSE
3-down – Doesn’t take kindly to making haste : HATES
4-down – They travel to work and learn in France at the Paris assembly : AUPAIRS
5-down – Dumped, though given a warning : TIPPEDOFF
6-down – Something that’s essential when raising fruit : SATSUMA
7-down – The opportune moment? Watch for it! : RIGHTTIME
13-down – Fair distribution of beer to all : TOLERABLE
14-down – Stand for serving soldiers : TOASTRACK
17-down – Fish cake? : POMFRET
18-down – Be frugal, mate! : HUSBAND
20-down – Without breaks? Without brakes! : NONSTOP
22-down – Miss part of a declaration : CLARA
23-down – Coming before a sup­erior : PRIOR

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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