The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29783 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29783 clues and answers were published on Tue 26 Aug 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29783 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossIs cutting politician not all there? That’s obvious : TRUISM
4-acrossObjects for experiment satisfactory : PROTESTS
9-acrossBreasts extremely large,and does my bum look big in this? : BUSTLE
10-acrossBefore children’s party,taking pill not planned : BYCHANCE
11-acrossLoss of trust in ICE : CREDIBILITYGAP
13-acrossTree in Wigan sheep attacked : WEEPINGASH
14-acrossMarge and Homer’s second sign : OLEO
16-acrossEarly singer’s a joke : LARK
18-acrossEmbarrassed aunt with secret observations : UTTERANCES
21-acrossThey take up defender’s responsibilities : BLOCKANDTACKLE
23-acrossPlaying well,Arsenal wingers relaxed : INFORMAL
24-acrossWhat Vlad liked to do to support church : PIERCE
25-across‘Don’t mess with her!’ Hubby’s last lament : THRENODY
26-acrossHeard A,I,O,U might be complicated : KNOTTY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Moving about after leaving centre not allowed : TABU
2-down – United clear-out involving boss finally leads to boost : UPSURGE
3-down – Dirty like Duke found inside dressing : SALADOIL
5-down – Bill needs this bloke unfortunately transferred : ROYALASSENT
6-down – Back shortly going round affected island : TAHITI
7-down – Dope turned up in secure country : SENEGAL
8-down – Female setters possibly receiving letter – they may be put on trial : SHEEPDOGS
12-down – John’s bar is pretty basic : BOGSTANDARD
13-down – Rugged cowboys not involved if so : WELLBUILT
15-down – Not allow back : SANCTION
17-down – Support announcement of D road : ROOTFOR
19-down – Dog eating left-over pie crust – it follows he’s the guilty party : CULPRIT
20-down – Risk coming a cropper on one in Chamonix : SKIRUN
22-down – Animal refuge – why say it’s fake news? : DENY

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

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