The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27155 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27155 clues and answers were published on Mon 27 Mar 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27155 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBird has a long way to go round German city : FULMAR
4-acrossObliged to pull back, when about to consider force : GRATEFUL
9-acrossClassical tale of chivalry : ROMAN
10-acrossFather has half a dozen cats in the buildings : PAVILIONS
11-acrossWill Ross’s cooked a cake : SWISSROLL
12-acrossUnion member died, tucking into cheese : BRIDE
13-acrossThought of French freedom : DELIBERATION
17-acrossA senatorship arranged for Greek writer : ARISTOPHANES
20-acrossCastle by edge of river : RHONE
21-acrossCook rice with basil and make it snappy : IRASCIBLE
23-acrossFirm about nitwit’s suspicious bird : CASSOWARY
24-acrossBill and Edward played : ACTED
25-acrossSaid scripture lesson is included? It’s barred! : STRIATED
26-acrossBill’s cast out, but protected : SHADED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – If upset, stay at home : FIRESIDE
2-down – Hobble lethargically, but clearly : LIMPIDLY
3-down – Relatives socially acceptable to be introduced to community workers : AUNTS
5-down – Rex gets Darwinian novel : REVOLUTIONARY
6-down – Ring assassin, where charge is made : TOLLBOOTH
7-down – In favour of accepting a pound in coin : FLORIN
8-down – Make a reduction in class, we’re told : LESSEN
10-down – Wonky taps in reactor cause delay : PROCRASTINATE
14-down – Orchestra leader wears clean bra made in Spain : BARCELONA
15-down – Relentless girl hit newsman : UNABATED
16-down – Rose, like Charlie, has finished : ASCENDED
18-down – Supporters of British champions : BRACES
19-down – Doctor gets addict a useful cat : MOUSER
22-down – Tory’s skin problem leads to collapse : CRASH

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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