The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28782 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28782 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28782 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossMatch official swore to hold ball, having changed viewpoint : REFOCUSSED
6-acrossSecond vehicle for Mark : SCAR
9-acrossForesight of French occupying region : PROVIDENCE
10-acrossInitially looked in toilet for online journal : BLOG
12-acrossAviator’s gang suffering more than one provocation : AGGRAVATIONS
15-acrossSausage exploded over traitor and wife : BRATWURST
17-acrossColour is variable in a river : AZURE
18-acrossMore mature tree : ELDER
19-acrossPlan had name : DESIGNATE
20-acrossDaredevil son to clean fastener with tip of rag : SWASHBUCKLER
24-acrossReluctant to drop opening promise : OATH
25-acrossMeasure of clue I found revolting : FLUIDOUNCE
26-acrossMurdered a large number : SLEW
27-acrossStewards with a time to look after workers? : ATTENDANTS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Rent note ready : RIPE
2-down – Hit game returns : FLOG
3-down – About to call European dignitary embarrassing : CRINGEWORTHY
4-down – Clip quiet organ : SHEAR
5-down – Digs up old wine with note on top of stopper : EXCAVATES
7-down – Left over quail prepared by colonel without formality : COLLOQUIAL
8-down – Noted, say, first queen in scarlet : REGISTERED
11-down – Gold enthrals terribly giving complete power over someone : STRANGLEHOLD
13-down – Bugs former pupil attending meetings : OBSESSIONS
14-down – Smooth man that may be found on beach : SANDCASTLE
16-down – Swimmer embarrassed by hairstyle : REDMULLET
21-down – Cut knuckle near index finger exasperates initially : KNIFE
22-down – Men on adventure rising up, hiding immediately : ANON
23-down – Black rock hits small flies : JETS

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

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