The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29864 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29864 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 Nov 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29864 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossReform or Richard Tice’s getting a seat : DIRECTORSCHAIR
9-acrossFit soldiers with uniform after altering size : SEIZURE
10-acrossFilm-maker to capture clip about American : COPPOLA
11-acrossClear trees for building : RESET
12-acrossRemarkable bird popping back to nest : STARTLING
13-acrossThey seduce with long hair: sweet things ditching fellow : MANEATERS
14-acrossPerhaps ticks answer close to right one : ACARI
15-acrossAppointed journalist to follow war : NAMED
17-acrossBest to drink with me during break : SUPREMEST
20-acrossHandy feature to capture image : THUMBNAIL
22-acrossStroke from American on Number 1 court : ICTUS
23-acrossWeak résumé : RUNDOWN
24-acrossConservative success curtailed against a red : CHIANTI
25-acrossTime to relax in living room : BREATHINGSPACE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Detectives mostly bent,politician is loaded : DISCRIMINATORY
2-down – Checks on son moving into stylish home : REINSIN
3-down – Jack perhaps to go out with caution during match? : COURTCARD
4-down – Look after extra on picture : OVERSEE
5-down – Primarily,sugar-free Cola is drunk in parties : SOCIALS
6-down – Get out of house – mine? : HOPIT
7-down – Battle of WWII: a major shot having lost war : IWOJIMA
8-down – Resetting a line for anagram: it includes colon : LARGEINTESTINE
14-down – Provision of services is welcoming couple after conclusion of prayers : AMENITIES
16-down – One at funeral more upset around holder of ashes : MOURNER
17-down – Loyal group of teachers standing to receive top grade in school : STAUNCH
18-down – Bird with inside of bill turned up to crack nut : PELICAN
19-down – State of Señorita going out having dumped Romeo : ESTONIA
21-down – British scrap with local animals in this? : BIOTA

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

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