The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27723 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27723 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Jan 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27723 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSoldiers in play about capturing second in command : TROOPS
4-acrossRebellion contained by gun restrictions : UNREST
9-acrossUnpleasantly satisfied when turning sticks : SMUG
10-acrossRun into vehicle with relatives’ jewels : CARBUNCLES
11-acrossBoy inhaling pot suddenly felt sick : TURNED
12-acrossIn case of emergency, put a drain to part of foot : ATAPINCH
13-acrossWild West Indian right for daughter : BARBARIAN
15-acrossWeak fellow fleeing fire : LAME
16-acrossPoet losing son in stream : BURN
17-acrossParents turning to furniture that’s easily modified : ADAPTABLE
21-acrossUnsuitable term for skinflint carrying no money : MISNOMER
22-acrossRiver to fill moat damaged by king’s gun firing shells : MORTAR
24-acrossGraduates almost fix letter in Old English to instrument : BASSETHORN
25-acrossRabbit trick with funny ending : CONY
26-acrossLead widespread in the outskirts of Derby is very dangerous : DEADLY
27-acrossDanced beginning and end of bolero with retired film star : BOPPED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Office worker casually visiting old city to get a deep-fried dish : TEMPURA
2-down – Old rag changed to new newspaper : ORGAN
3-down – Bull-baiter told to choose a way in : PICADOR
5-down – Tongue almost twisted around a sweet : NOUGAT
6-down – Mexican dish and Indian dish served up in English-designed china : ENCHILADA
7-down – Syrup from plant with a caramel coating inside : TREACLE
8-down – Fear surrounding money and experimental methodology : TRIALANDERROR
14-down – Social worker screening calls by Australian in part of the North Pacific : BERINGSEA
16-down – Bird flapping round horse upset robber : BRIGAND
18-down – People in bed get nothing as hot food to eat : PIMENTO
19-down – Local leader deserved to be educated : LEARNED
20-down – American stirred malty sedative : AMYTAL
23-down – Go over head of corn during harvest : RECAP

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

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