The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27065 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27065 clues and answers were published on Mon 12 Dec 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27065 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossWeekly issue full of woe : WEDNESDAYSCHILD
9-acrossDescribing one’s descent from Lancaster : ANCESTRAL
10-acrossCan it broadcast a frolic? : ANTIC
11-acrossOath he’d let out, being a quick-tempered person : HOTHEAD
12-acrossWas responsible for past words of wisdom : OVERSAW
13-acrossStratagem used to catch a bird : EMU
14-acrossGoes easy on the French in tears : RELENTS
17-acrossA big wave from chap coming back in a new suit : TSUNAMI
19-acrossTabitha abandoned her natural home : HABITAT
22-acrossNational topic of discussion : SUBJECT
24-acrossCar negotiated a bend : ARC
25-acrossComedian who may fail to keep a date? : STANDUP
26-acrossStop in a few bars : REFRAIN
28-acrossWild rose one found growing by the river : OSIER
29-acrossHe leaves a permanent impression on one : TATTOOIST
30-acrossCause of wrongful arrest? : MISAPPREHENSION

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Survive a heavy blow : WEATHERTHESTORM
2-down – Tube holding a gold coin : DUCAT
3-down – Fantastic seabird from the Orient : EASTERN
4-down – Mocks desired changes : DERIDES
5-down – Tell you it’s wrong to shout : YELLOUT
6-down – French castle in which a tea urn is lost : CHATEAU
7-down – Indicative of a lack of will : INTESTATE
8-down – Summoned by bells, he took a turn for the better : DICKWHITTINGTON
15-down – Two signs merge to show where books may be had : LIBRARIES
16-down – Leaves note attached to article : TEA
18-down – Thus university finds little money : SOU
20-down – Possibly die during journey in turbulent waters : TIDERIP
21-down – His drawings are refreshing : TAPSTER
22-down – Cancel score : SCRATCH
23-down – Fool is in his bare skin, having nothing on : BUFFOON
27-down – Defence of the absent : ALIBI

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

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