The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28821 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28821 clues and answers were published on Thu 28 Jul 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28821 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossI’m out and wandering around top location on Greek island : MOUNTIDA
9-acrossKind of pipe that has distributed H2O over reasonable area : HOOKAH
10-acrossIt’s a west-facing wine-producing area : ASTI
11-acrossRudimentary ways in which chess beginner goes on offensive, capturing rooks one by one : CARTTRACKS
12-acrossStay behind with one kept in by staff again : REMAIN
14-acrossErasing mildly abusive word about a Conservative : EFFACING
15-acrossPolitically diverse assembly in no-win situation, liable to fall apart : UNTIED
17-acrossAnnounces conditions : STATES
20-acrossLiverpool player reportedly was crossing river for epic struggles : STARWARS
22-acrossSon in scanty clothing — scanty, indeed : SPARSE
23-acrossMoved suddenly like cat — concoction with cream secured : WHIPLASHED
24-acrossPut hands out for old port : DEAL
25-acrossLike court, or something happening there : ATRIAL
26-acrossSolicitously enquire about art fakes put out : ASKAFTER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – French philosopher’s timeless stuff out of top drawer? Just the opposite : ROUSSEAU
2-down – Not liking broadcaster’s pronouncement : ANTI
3-down – Old American in Tennessee that may be full of beans : TINCAN
4-down – Assembled portrayal of it, following page just released : PHOTOFIT
5-down – Not a tie, having broken through for province : NOVASCOTIA
6-down – Block article’s description of a fragmented region : BALKAN
8-down – A top, not very abbreviated, in cotton fabric : AERTEX
13-down – Like you or me, fudged hard option : ANTHROPOID
16-down – As tax may be, having set up island — old money welcome : EVADABLE
18-down – Ostentatiously paraded a call for peace buried by opinion editor : SASHAYED
19-down – With no end in sight, ask the man why breather isn’t okay? : ASTHMA
21-down – Temperature upset leaders in Haiti and another tropical island : TAHITI
22-down – Political allies upset about party? That’s a puzzle : SUDOKU
24-down – Section in crowd of fans give bowler a lift? : DOFF

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

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