The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29789 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29789 clues and answers were published on Tue 02 Sep 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29789 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossWay traitor changed game plan : STRATAGEM
8-acrossMother on returning finds traveller : NOMAD
9-acrossGuide died next to one clergyman’s residence : DIRECTORY
10-acrossStrong husband overwhelmed by shame : PITHY
12-acrossLive warning in advance : BEFORE
13-acrossEngineered and hence improved : ENHANCED
14-acrossHid strays regularly in hut : STASHED
17-acrossSmall heart label with glue on : STICKER
20-acrossPair hire out piece of jewellery : BRACELET
22-across50% off rich Eastern European stew regularly and other food stuff : CHEESE
24-acrossTrue resident having change of heart : LOYAL
25-acrossThought five lost out in misguided investment : SENTIMENT
26-acrossSmall land mass is left by alien : ISLET
27-acrossPriest having final,final bit of white wine getting drunk : PLASTERED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Conflict from saint abounding : STRIFE
2-down – Very hungry bird over America : RAVENOUS
3-down – Throw the French into bastille? : CASTLE
4-down – Try net that’s offered up for comfort : HEARTEN
5-down – Signal satellite to accept note : MOTION
6-down – Money pool for fabric : CASHMERE
11-down – Bird caught cap : CHAT
15-down – Ties root around animal : TORTOISE
16-down – Touches headless fish : EELS
18-down – Macerate disgusting meal : CREAMTEA
19-down – Play game : OTHELLO
21-down – Nationalist following conservative party is afraid : CRAVEN
22-down – Before exam copper is most astute : CUTEST
23-down – Depressed star gaining understanding : SUNKEN

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

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