The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29224 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29224 clues and answers were published on Fri 10 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29224 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossHitched a ride with Mr. Clumsy : MARRIED
5-acrossParties holding back numerous energetic folk : DYNAMOS
10-acrossBacking screw for round handle : KNOB
11-acrossPositive new sign found in cure – remarkable : PHENOMENAL
12-acrossAs stated, releases stoppage : FREEZE
13-acrossCash-crop estate needs to separate discarded fruit : PLANTAIN
14-acrossPrepare for business session about returning deposit before operation : SETUPSHOP
16-acrossScrap outside trendy nightclub : JOINT
17-acrossWife cuts bay tree : ROWAN
19-acrossA transgression, initially shunning one and all, shows stupidity : ASININITY
23-acrossPoison pirate on waves : ATROPINE
24-acrossRuin sailors picked up behind bar : BANJAX
26-acrossZest displayed by running along clutching sword, having earlier crushed resistance : ORANGEPEEL
27-acrossComplaint as green card partly withdrawn : ACNE
28-acrossAs has been noted, I don’t like these 5 sports : MONDAYS
29-acrossGallant American doctor contains problematic situation : ADMIRER

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Cockney is not on English course : AINTREE
3-down – Government accepting British currency abroad : RUBLE
4-down – Former media state : EXPRESS
6-down – Long-lost article on country farmer? : YEOMAN
7-down – Perhaps setter’s gonna tune out : AGENTNOUN
8-down – Stellar group welcomes Alternative Technology lecture : ORATION
9-down – Again, covered heel protrudes improperly : REUPHOLSTERED
15-down – Plain girl one boy stood up – and another : UNADORNED
18-down – Mostly head around salt lake : ONTARIO
20-down – Stole book in middle of excellent day : NOBBLED
21-down – Apprentice, one on the railways? : TRAINEE
22-down – Drunk, heartless, is internally suffering : MISERY
25-down – Name abstainers – following one, a particular mess : NAAFI

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

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