This crossword No. 29161 clues and answers were published on Tue 29 Aug 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29161 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Issue is open, if Conservative becomes quiet : PUBLISH
5-across – A short report on ground is refreshing stuff : SODAPOP
9-across – Stand out function held outside hotel : SHINE
10-across – Small sports car won’t accommodate a third wheel? : TWOSEATER
11-across – Tell us all you know of fool meeting with success … : OUTWITHIT
12-across – … although this fool is reportedly busier! : MORON
13-across – Team in loss? Occasionally, it’s a result of the toss : TAILS
15-across – Flatter setting for third rate flower : BUTTERCUP
18-across – Urge safer cooking – it’s a healthier style : SUGARFREE
19-across – Regressive US city removes latitude for green growth : SALAD
21-across – Come back to accept a solution for unresolved contest : REPLY
23-across – Powerful accessories bring society to the fore : STRAPPING
25-across – It ran Nato ragged as an expression of frustration : TARNATION
26-across – Stunned by primate carrying silverback : AGAPE
27-across – Notice mould being reversed — it’s unmissable : MUSTSEE
28-across – They dig pit in seconds : SHOVELS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Reveal support for discharge, although it’s faint : PASSOUT
2-down – Being angry, list out content of transport : BRISTLING
3-down – Old Brits located trendy centre in France here : ICENI
4-down – Narrowly miss scoring with attack on legal profession : HITTHEBAR
5-down – Get away on time for film : SHOOT
6-down – Type of sleep needed by wounded male in bandage : DREAMLESS
7-down – Safe part of Cape terrain : PETER
8-down – Vegetable providing standard crop : PARSNIP
14-down – Deplorable transfer creates difficult situation : SORRYPASS
16-down – Calls after elder, perhaps as they reveal age : TREERINGS
17-down – Develop clever shielding for vital complex : CULTIVATE
18-down – Ball carrier loses half of boot during rugby set piece : SCROTUM
20-down – Depart for short rest in temporary accommodation : DIGRESS
22-down – Capital doubles when interest rate drops : PARIS
23-down – Criticise president being elevated, showing determination : SPINE
24-down – Principals prohibit learning about teachings of this idealist : PLATO
This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.