The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27630 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27630 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Oct 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27630 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossConvey fury with Spain to ancient capital : CARTHAGE
5-acrossMan gets the Castilian into place of worship : CHAPEL
9-acrossLast part of contingent departed in frenzy for region of North America : MANITOBA
10-acrossFrench person in British school : BRETON
12-acrossTory leader spots scum : TRASH
13-acrossInitially, the painter depicts bride’s clothing : TROUSSEAU
14-acrossList transport in faction that facilitates revolution : WHEELBEARING
18-acrossAlways having yen to appease, entertaining Oscar occasionally : EVERYSOOFTEN
21-acrossVillain gives poor Don ulcers : SCOUNDREL
23-acrossRumour about second-class furniture : TABLE
24-acrossThink about an issue : REASON
25-acrossBear swims in channel for fish : SEABREAM
26-acrossStylish, clean and young : DRESSY
27-acrossWally stores prime, oxygen-resistant material : ASBESTOS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Senior officer came across special space travellers : COMETS
2-down – Conservationists separate material for hire : RENTAL
3-down – Retire to buffet the YHA organised : HITTHEHAY
4-down – Follow the directors or come to grief : GOBYTHEBOARD
6-down – Hothead has weaponry that causes injury : HARMS
7-down – The way name’s brought up is contemptible : PATHETIC
8-down – Speech of film director getting fashionable over time : LANGUAGE
11-down – Lose funds but shift suspicion : DOUBTFULNESS
15-down – Confirm item of furniture can be turned aside : AVERTABLE
16-down – Firm invested in drink? That’s deliberate! : MEASURED
17-down – Fail to get back in time, becoming sad : DESOLATE
19-down – Take exception to article : OBJECT
20-down – Another messenger reveals himself : HERMES
22-down – Retreats agreed in numbers : NOOKS

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

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