The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29768 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29768 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Aug 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29768 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossNational organisation protected by proper payment : RENTAL
4-acrossClans to regroup by Dee here? : SCOTLAND
9-acrossFish,black,with three eggs : BONITO
10-acrossListener has obsession,running to ground : EARTHING
11-acrossTrendy old man with holy books entertains animals : HIPPOPOTAMUSES
13-acrossHell – state with one cut off,separate : DISCONNECT
14-acrossPriest in shortened jeans : LEVI
16-acrossStimulant cool chap’s regularly taken : COCA
18-acrossRapture with men excited in lab unit : AMPERETURN
21-acrossAuthor in a biblical city organised charities : AGATHACHRISTIE
23-acrossResentment shown by a buddy – this person’s taken in : ACRIMONY
24-acrossPoint in the wrong direction,getting hurt crossing island : MISAIM
25-acrossSound of a number of machines making threads : TENDRILS
26-acrossA tribe of old coming to Irish city : AGADIR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Medal king’s put on garment : ROBE
2-down – Minders given conflicting directions for protecting orphan : NANNIES
3-down – Soon accepting hint,church finally offers ecclesiastical response : ANTIPHON
5-down – I will crow,as old clown left with joy all around : CHANTICLEER
6-down – Emblems – see them held by little kids : TOTEMS
7-down – A series of lies under discussion : ATISSUE
8-down – So dieting may change this bodily process? : DIGESTION
12-down – Criticise a Caledonian,concerning bum provision for marine transport : PANAMACANAL
13-down – One announces new deal about to be sealed – bombastic speech : DECLARANT
15-down – Fastening a bone in where it belongs : LEASHING
17-down – Annoyance of completely heartless geezer in row : CHAGRIN
19-down – Garment beginning to unravel – darn it possibly : UNITARD
20-down – Fiery beast without tail in Anglican gown : CHIMER
22-down – Old measure as part of home rule : OMER

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

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