The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26503 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26503 clues and answers were published on Tue 24 Feb 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26503 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossUnsullied daughter’s clothing is flogged : CHASTISED
6-acrossUpdate gear worn by English judge : REJIG
9-acrossAccent’s primarily given away villain : ROGUE
10-acrossOld mate having returned photo, setter’s affable : EXPANSIVE
11-acrossCall for the entire workforce to collect their cards? : ALL
12-acrossSee 11 : HANDSONDECK
14-acrossSecluded home in Orkney island getting the best policy? : HONESTY
15-acrossFaster-than-light mover on yacht at sea : TACHYON
16-acrossBiased people, clergy excepted, almost hit back : PARTIAL
19-acrossWounded man of God, not yet up, visited by bishop : STABBED
22-acrossWhat’s beginner cooked with unnamed grandma? : GINGERBREAD
23-acrossSee 22 : MAN
24-acrossMake amorous approaches after a drink — result, engagement : AGINCOURT
26-acrossBanish half of cricket team, bringing another side in : EXILE
27-acrossLoaded, but not giving much away : TIGHT
28-acrossProtests, One Direction finally failing to secure top spots : SPEAKSOUT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Aid for motorists from fighting funds, after exchange of capital : CARWASH
2-down – Diary kept by grandmother travelling north from African state : ANGOLAN
3-down – Sale marmalade, perhaps, that disappeared gradually? : THECHESHIRE
4-down – Showing no leniency in the end? : STERNLY
5-down – Top side’s changing grounds, perhaps : DEPOSIT
6-down – Manage identical cuts to keep abreast of the opposition : RUN
7-down – Suitable trade for craftsman knowing a good deal? : JOINERY
8-down – Grand lady’s family descending London landmark : GHERKIN
13-down – See 6 : NECKANDNECK
16-down – Each year, toff takes in a spectacular show : PAGEANT
17-down – Loud-mouthed worker interrupts call : RANTING
18-down – Fat fellow’s overlooked Guardian’s Herculean efforts : LABOURS
19-down – Faction retaining prophet’s primary touching vision : SPECTRE
20-down – Upset over writer describing a doctor’s delivery in Rome? : BAMBINO
21-down – Most impenetrable part of warden’s estate : DENSEST
25-down – See 3 : CAT

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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