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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22689 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22689 clues and answers were published on Thu 28 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22689 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Mr Sloan entertaining a straight type was sycophantic : TOADIED
5-across – Knight held a feast first : GALAHAD
9-across – Sweeper from El Salvador replacing Romania with another : BESOM
10-across – I’m getting money for the road as I enter the country : IMMIGRANT
11-across – Cool cuties hit annus horribilis : UNENTHUSIASTIC
13-across – Turn to law to get moorland shrub : ULEX
14-across – Edition of verse with a Brazilian spirit : VARIORUM
17-across – The Creation is golden – a high spot I love : ORATORIO
18-across – One of a pair has time to succeed : TWIN
21-across – Focusing on one effect of noise is capital : SPECIALISATION
23-across – Find somewhere to sit within reach : GETATABLE
24-across – I went on a pilgrimage to reverse the priority of holy war : HADJI
25-across – When the gracious appear to make a point in a study? : TUESDAY
26-across – Hindu achievement of instant riches without trendy females : TANTRIC

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Raised border in brass : TUBA
2-down – Where demonstrators face bank, ghee is thrown: so one’s very much 3 when 12 : ABSENCEMAKESTHE
3-down – Purposed to get pub ready for detonation, according to report : INMIND
4-down – Name of president who died an old man? : DWIGHT
5-down – Player a la Potter makes good start at Middle Eastern capital, securing points : GAMESMAN
6-down – Supposed origin of president’s diary in taxi at home : LOGCABIN
7-down – See 2 : HEARTGROWFONDER
8-down – Soldiers picked out for objectivity? : DETACHMENT
12-down – Has a duty, keeping so fit, mysteriously to be hidden : OUTOFSIGHT
15-down – Oil producer enters destined to be hammered : FOLIATED
16-down – Young goatherd who fancied Nancy? : BILLYBOY
19-down – Agreement when dispatched : ASSENT
20-down – River where the king couldn’t stand the heat? : ITCHEN
22-down – Record is complete in part : DISC

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

Clues

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22688 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22688 clues and answers were published on Wed 27 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22688 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Go for Mailsort – it’s the best choice : OPTIMAL
5-across – Fish taken where it’s landed : HADDOCK
9-across – Plan for bringing back Thatcher – not half! : PROGRAM
10-across – Anyhow, sceptre commands it : RESPECT
11-across – Drug for fingernail treatment : DIGITALIN
12-across – Time to amuse, they say : ERATO
13-across – The rump, of course : NATCH
15-across – Model after the boys has gone out with an old politician : GLADSTONE
17-across – Flooded home, exactly when is not certain : INUNDATED
19-across – Against Conservative leader as a buffoon : ANTIC
22-across – Bush mad? That’s about right! : SHRUB
23-across – Flier’s annoyed with demand for payment : CROSSBILL
25-across – Fastidious person finds English painting heartless : EPICURE
26-across – It enabled Wyatt to hear – or not! : EARPLUG
27-across – Device for foot-related operation : TREADLE
28-across – A small amount one takes to end it all in a depressed state : ACCIDIE

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Work in pad over in town … : OPPIDAN
2-down – … nevertheless needing time for contemplation : THOUGHT
3-down – Odd time to get in right talent : MERIT
4-down – It helps to see how to get over a bad situation : LAMPLIGHT
5-down – A bird gets no promotion from the lady : HERON
6-down – Stomach disorder caused by odd days without a drink : DYSPEPSIA
7-down – Herb, a Shakespearean in spectacles : OREGANO
8-down – Lines written to a girl at a terminal : KATHODE
14-down – Reactionary is sure to take cover first : HIDEBOUND
16-down – Mythical Greek or Roman deadbeat : ANDROMEDA
17-down – Examine prisoner initially arrested by bluebottle, say : INSPECT
18-down – Britain’s downfall spoken of round Lvov : UKRAINE
20-down – Flirted, perhaps : TRIFLED
21-down – Odour reported with scent? : COLOGNE
23-down – Hillside is almost bright : CLEVE
24-down – Worries about icy pillar : SERAC

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

Clues

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22687 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22687 clues and answers were published on Tue 26 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22687 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Stuff openly woven by wizard in combat : SCRIMMAGE
6-across – It has bill as introduction to throat : MACAW
9-across – Gets cracker that tops everything : TAKESTHEBISCUIT
10-across – Flier’s fleece : ROOK
11-across – Creature to stake a territory : ANTEATER
14-across – Act in belief in God’s negative disposition : DEFEATISM
15-across – Talking bunk is sort of right : BIRTH
16-across – Say spinning top is cold : GELID
18-across – Doll given makeover that’s lasting : LONGLIVED
20-across – Birdie that’s bettered by one wiseacre : EAGLEOWL
21-across – Gentle dig : GRUB
25-across – Appearance initiates a moral resolve : MATERIALISATION
26-across – Tongue right in the middle of face : NORSE
27-across – Record Hot Rock is cut very short : EPHEMERAL

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – The lecher’s day : SATYR
2-down – Whisking for fake cream : RAKEOFF
3-down – Frenzy’s essential : MUST
4-down – Hurt each other : ACHE
5-down – It’s under way as two men bat together with Kent’s opening spell : EMBANKMENT
6-down – Invited British entrant to walk in party : MASKEDBALL
7-down – Sailing vessel gets line in mess : CLUTTER
8-down – Married to conceal broken hearts – that’s the point of separation : WATERSHED
12-down – It’s backing horse to muddle through most of the way : SADDLETREE
13-down – Holding down its job : PILLOWCASE
14-down – Follow European fishing boat : DOGGERMAN
17-down – Perhaps spill vessel to make it so : LIGHTER
19-down – Scale up control onclergyman : VERNIER
22-down – Forbid a student flat : BANAL
23-down – Where a crop may be scaled : FISH
24-down – See 23 : FARM

This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.

Clues

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22686 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22686 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22686 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

9-across – A cut restricts meagre grant : ALLOWANCE
10-across – The French hail freedom : LEAVE
11-across – Points out, but don’t see changes are necessary : DENOTES
12-across – A help to those lacking sound sense : DEAFAID
13-across – We object to long period of employment : USAGE
14-across – Management course : DIRECTION
16-across – Obligatory document signed by bookmakers? : BINDINGCONTRACT
19-across – Top-class doctor residing in modern flat : RECUMBENT
21-across – Accountants love this bean : CACAO
22-across – Colouring when second offence is detailed : SAFFRON
23-across – Crew observed in cutter : BANDSAW
24-across – Was its Queen a graduate? : SHEBA
25-across – It’s an unusual bowl with a glossy finish : SATINWOOD

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – No salt! : LANDLUBBER
2-down – A fruit worker in Spartan accommodation : PLANTAIN
3-down – Sort of hats we put bands round : SWATHE
4-down – Where lies our responsibility? : ONUS
5-down – A novice needs caring support : TENDERFOOT
6-down – Get over unkind act, that’s plain to see : CLEARCUT
7-down – Journey to the game : SAFARI
8-down – Heavy metal star player : LEAD
14-down – Canine tenacity? : DOGGEDNESS
15-down – People with broad following all over the country : NATIONWIDE
17-down – I’m only human, but never to be forgotten : IMMORTAL
18-down – Get used to current practice : ACCUSTOM
20-down – Careful opening bid for chest : COFFER
21-down – General rules observed in cathedrals : CANONS
22-down – A type of window decoration : SASH
23-down – Home fixture for City : BATH

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

Clues

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22684 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22684 clues and answers were published on Fri 22 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22684 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – English portico included in refurbishing of yard always : FOREVERANDADAY
8-across – A shrub of greater age : ELDER
9-across – Device to sense when to turn off includes time in firm : DETECTOR
11-across – Frank’s one in the play : CANDIDA
12-across – A number could be entering namelessly : INTEGER
13-across – In response, fires operative back a difficult question : POSER
15-across – One being in science fiction : EARTHLING
17-across – Appearance with instrument? Get a move on! : LOOKSHARP
20-across – Old official with first lady following on : REEVE
21-across – Left dog around one living in new country : SETTLER
23-across – Quiet after Rhine trips? It’s the wine! : RHENISH
25-across – Fellow worker going to the Continent for music : FANTASIA
26-across – Parking vehicle before a long walk : TRAMP
27-across – A small cut is required in this theatrical performance : KEYHOLESURGERY

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Furniture maker’s application in two languages : FRENCHPOLISH
2-down – University man supports the artist in one element : RADON
3-down – Diver’s rig treated with bluish coating : VERDIGRIS
4-down – Wireless mainly took in to give out : RADIATE
5-down – Gossip about one who’s dressed more smartly : NATTIER
6-down – Where horses are is like a small shelter : ASCOT
7-down – In cooperation with a spun out cricket team? : ALONGSIDE
10-down – Set off, content but ready to react violently : TRIGGERHAPPY
14-down – Hate rocks when crushed and prefer to eat this? : SHORTCAKE
16-down – Gleanings of its use? : HARVESTER
18-down – Lose oar at sea? Could be the spray : AEROSOL
19-down – Entrances allies, including soldiers with troop leader : PORTALS
22-down – Retainer’s part of the flat charge : LATCH
24-down – Copy of journal that’s sent round : IMAGE

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

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