The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29652 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29652 clues and answers were published on Wed 26 Mar 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29652 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDeliver bundle,article wrapped by calendar girl showing top – and bottom here too? : MAILLOTJAUNE
9-acrossInsect briefly circling top of tall plant : LOTUS
10-acrossEnd of documentary as a sequel screened by European – is that filmic? : POLYTHENE
11-acrossPlay touring country,number overbooked? : TOOMANY
12-acrossRecovered,some of the military balloon in site of incident? : ROSWELL
13-acrossProceeds beyond incredible initially,money brilliant : IRIDESCENT
15-acrossTree,one serving well? : ACER
18-acrossReportedly not 11 across,thank goodness! : PHEW
19-acrossFlabbergasted,mum? : SPEECHLESS
22-acrossBulb that’s lit? : PICKLED
24-acrossBanker after a lot of money for profit,by the sound of it? : FORTUNE
25-acrossCake and cup of tea for some carrier : SPONGEBAG
26-acrossSee 22 : ONION
27-acrossChicken and bovine in first gear? : YELLOWJERSEY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Auditor’s more substantial claim – matter dropped? : METEORITE
2-down – Obviously wearing suit : INSPADES
3-down – Overly bold colouring stick : LIPPY
4-down – Accommodation for rental cut,people admitting frustration ultimately : TOLERANCE
5-down – Designer stubble originally maintained by a right berk : ARTIST
6-down – Relative featured in masterpiece I nailed up : NIECE
7-down – Excess that is lifted behind muscles : GLUTEI
8-down – See 24 Across : TELLER
14-down – Match fixer,3 down thing? : CUPIDSBOW
16-down – Potential for being scammed,as drunk lured into trading place : CREDULITY
17-down – Kings discussing lovely flower? : PHARAOHS
18-down – Catholic,sanctimonious in days gone by : PAPIST
20-down – Author back on the radio? : STERNE
21-down – Mode in which companion defends delay : PLAGAL
23-down – Some garlic in cold relish : CLOVE
24-down – Composition of stuffy air extremely unsuitable : FUGUE

This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.

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