The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27048 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27048 clues and answers were published on Tue 22 Nov 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27048 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossParty member left in the same place, one dumped : LIBDEM
4-acrossAppeal to protect tree by hospital power supply years ago : CALDER
9-acrossSee 4 : HALL
10-acrossIn advance, give a sort of force to claim : PRETENSION
11-acrossSubstitute powdering her nose, by the sound of it? : INLIEU
12-acrossRight-wing bunch that was organised by one proverbially mad? : TEAPARTY
13-acrossCold part in which fish is taken by one reptile : CROCODILE
15-acrossSmall piece of paper in sink : SLIP
16-acrossEducation’s No 1 place to the West? : YALE
17-acrossColon now having a turn with obstruction : ASPINWALL
21-acrossCondition is put into agreement for one seeking to avoid conflict : PACIFIST
22-acrossNude is forced to get minimal attire : UNDIES
24-acrossGroup meeting this month, one absolutely fixed : SETINSTONE
25-acrossImprisoned in Exeter, a human demon : RAHU
26-acrossLovers being brusque almost after social function : DOTERS
27-acrossConfused situation created by men in service : MORASS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – American lyricist said to be someone still developing technique? : LEARNER
2-down – Hot dish served up in Italian party : BALTI
3-down – Interpret old poet : EXPOUND
5-down – A writer enthralling mum, being trans­formative? : APEMAN
6-down – Profane girl lacking seriousness : DISHALLOW
7-down – Female in something underground before work that is well above ground level : ROOFTOP
8-down – I start life that’s formed with tiny particle? : FERTILISATION
14-down – Stardust is evident in court — one believes everything has been planned : CALVINIST
16-down – Long day in which one has little energy when books are balanced? : YEAREND
18-down – Routine changes where life develops : INUTERO
19-down – Sediment outside back of the church drains : LEECHES
20-down – Mug takes stupid risks injecting drug : KISSER
23-down – Françoise who played tennis, ace on grass : DURRA

This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.

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