The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26754 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26754 clues and answers were published on Mon 14 Dec 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26754 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossEuropean agreement on port wine from Spain : RIOJA
10-acrossA classic dream once shattered : DECAMERON
11-acrossSoldier serving in North Africa made to turn traitor twice : DESERTRAT
12-acrossDance that comes from Cuba and Burma : RUMBA
13-acrossFolds when credit becomes freer : CREASES
15-acrossDoctor poor essay about a mission abroad : EMBASSY
17-acrossThe offence of one coming to light : ARSON
18-acrossNo alternative : YES
20-acrossLady of rank shows hesitancy in speech following appeal : BEGUM
22-acrossPaper obtained for one pound in Asian capital : MANILLA
25-acrossOne who’d organised a dance party? : HOEDOWN
26-acrossWe’re clean out of them : BATHS
27-acrossA letter opener? : ADDRESSEE
30-acrossResolutely not intestate : WITHAWILL
31-acrossProkofiev’s first name might suit you : SERGE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Push money over bar : PROD
2-down – They’re worn with one’s arms inside : HOLSTERS
3-down – [Match’s quiet atmosphere] : PAIR
4-down – One’s not afraid to speak, probably : IDARESAY
5-down – She takes in pet that’s hurt : SCATHE
6-down – One problem resolved about sailor? Unlikely : IMPROBABLE
7-down – Acts that violate acts : CRIMES
8-down – Peruvian gets fashionable account back : INCA
13-down – Bad spelling in Daily Mail’s leader : CHARM
14-down – Where doubles won’t be served? : SINGLESBAR
16-down – Middle Eastern country’s potential enemy? : YEMEN
19-down – Cryptic clues he’d put in the agenda : SCHEDULE
21-down – Boy admits disappearance of pocket dictionary : GLOSSARY
23-down – Write down some music? Not a note! : NOTATE
24-down – Commercial fee for money conversion follows slowly : ADAGIO
26-down – Shout and dance, say : BAWL
28-down – Point seat out : EAST
29-down – First mate right, as always : EVER

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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