The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29790 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29790 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Sep 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29790 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossButchers abuse flamingos,but few can be named : FAMOUSBELGIANS
8-acrossWastrel diligently keeps himself laid back : IDLER
9-acrossWine stored in cosy home is most unpleasant : NASTIEST
11-acrossExcuse a second rate crack : ABSOLVE
12-acrossStrategy to eliminate quiet Asian music : GAMELAN
13-acrossLeave half of cafe deli to military student : CADET
15-acrossTake time to decide about repositioning stone pile : SLEEPONIT
17-acrossAnnounced soft drink with a big fuss : MELODRAMA
20-acrossIdiot taking on personal problem for singer … : BASSO
21-across… will do a broadcast although unwell : LAIDLOW
23-acrossForce to make journey home : DRIVEIN
25-acrossLackey might turn around to find where to keep shirt : HANGERON
26-acrossIt’s not suitable to reveal top tip in it : INAPT
27-acrossHear of pair of soccer teams facing insurmountable problem : CATCHTWENTYTWO

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Awkward topic FA claim is one already settled : FAITACCOMPLI
2-down – Exploits of male types … : MILKS
3-down – … not reported on as it’s irrelevant : UNRELATED
4-down – Are they mad when they’re doing it? : BONKERS
5-down – Food drop placed in passage : LASAGNE
6-down – As part of bid I omitted specific language : IDIOM
7-down – Desperate singletons abandon love to get young chicks : NESTLINGS
10-down – Marching orders that test speakers : ONETWOONETWO
14-down – Artist has a hit with a religious figure : DALAILAMA
16-down – Bar legal protection for special marketing consultant : PUBLICIST
18-down – Wild rats surround pair – it’s as bad as it gets : ATWORST
19-down – Impression beer has,having some bite : ALDENTE
22-down – Reason legal officer gives innocent client tips : LOGIC
24-down – Cut up over court demand : EXACT

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

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