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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21681 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21681 clues and answers were published on Fri 03 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21681 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

9-across – Superior worker’s advantage : UPPERHAND
10-across – Bulky specimen needing no introduction : AMPLE
11-across – p or n? : NUCLEON
12-across – There’s material for a writer in it : INKWELL
13-across – Cattle without water : NEAT
14-across – Stop work and say nothing at society dance : SHUTUPSHOP
15-across – Quire being delivered to editor is questioned : QUERIED
17-across – One officer after drink getting the classical cover : PORTICO
19-across – English trees stay around in an affluent state : EASYSTREET
22-across – A river guy, they say : TEES
23-across – Screen right round American island : TRELLIS
24-across – Stylish swipe that gives body support : HIPBONE
26-across – Canoe capsized in the water : OCEAN
27-across – Airs produced when playing organ with care : ARROGANCE

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – eg Is this suitable for the fire? : BURNINGQUESTION
2-down – Bet the gallery will do this : SPECTATE
3-down – Language from overseas : ERSE
4-down – Had meal about 1st April and started enterprise : LAUNCHED
5-down – Notice the narrow opening at sea : ADRIFT
6-down – High-flier’s a stimulus to the plant : LARKSPUR
7-down – Delivery address : SPEECH
8-down – Fit with padding to make plump : WELLUPHOLSTERED
16-down – Fresh in part of the Channel? : INSOLENT
17-down – Excess pother travelling with a learner : PLETHORA
18-down – Arctic explorer could be drug-limited : ICEBOUND
20-down – Joint fixer : SKEWER
21-down – Lascar abroad could be a rogue : RASCAE
25-down – Buttons, perhaps silver, appearing in drill : PAGE

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

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21680 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21680 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21680 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Natural flavouring put in plonk or fruit drink : SHERBET
5-across – Feature of space traveller, sported improperly : REDSPOT
9-across – Backer provides a new stage, after reflection : ANGEL
10-across – One’s in the country here : INDONESIA
11-across – People adopt English manner by the sea : FOLKESTONE
12-across – Suicide achieved nothing : DIDO
14-across – Leadin’ newly-wed to place of reception : DRAWINGROOM
18-across – Royal wedding brings a lump to the throat : WINDSORKNOT
21-across – Ringing display in the Three Choirs Festival : ECHO
22-across – Rejected fielders admit enjoyin’ the game : SPILLIKINS
25-across – Homicide has sovereign tucking into more rum : STRANGLER
26-across – Dog briefly enthrals a writer : PEAKE
27-across – Goddess writes about gods : PENATES
28-across – As ruler, becomes dreamlike : SURREAL

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Workers on a Scottish island : STAFFA
2-down – Spirit captures wild gnu in swamp : ENGULF
3-down – Rot or blight at root of big tree : BALDERDASH
4-down – In a manner of speaking it is not pollution : TAINT
5-down – Flag of retreat interrupts surrender : REDENSIGN
6-down – Dripping is swallowed without resistance : DANK
7-down – God is present, I assume : POSEIDON
8-down – Cafes where more toast is endlessly prepared : TEAROOMS
13-down – ‘e captured a murderer and ‘e suits ‘imself : EGOTRIPPER
15-down – A harvest store erected in the citadel : ACROPOLIS
16-down – Hearts removed from confectioner’s fruit : SWEETSOP
17-down – Fugitive is no hunter, unfortunately : ONTHERUN
19-down – Denunciation of one in business : TIRADE
20-down – A balloon, to boot : ASWELL
23-down – Testing ground is another place for an MP : LORDS
24-down – One displaying detachment : UNIT

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

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21679 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21679 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21679 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Announcer’s autocue? : TAILBACK
5-across – Having docked, moved up and down with the waves : BOBBED
9-across – Ball comes to rest on peg : LEGBREAK
10-across – Highlight, ie streak, front part of hair : STRESS
11-across – Flower-patterned cloth, carefully designed : DEEPLAID
12-across – Tax-related fine is set by State : FISCAL
14-across – Board game with ten moves to counter : MANAGEMENT
18-across – Girl in therapy for skin problem : CRAQUELURE
22-across – Present for appointment, having to hold on : DONATE
23-across – Duck a l’orange : MANDARIN
24-across – Old headdress vulgar – put on better : MOBCAP
25-across – Crop tends to lie awkwardly : LINTSEED
26-across – Fell, we hear, for this yarn : CREWEL
27-across – Flower from a desert in bloom : AGERATUM

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Taken to ring outside Spanish city : TOLEDO
2-down – Artist has painting restored and framed : INGRES
3-down – Just lean on Jack when he returns above : BARELY
4-down – Kind of chair one lowered overboard : CHARITABLE
6-down – Non-member is unlikely winner : OUTSIDER
7-down – Voice is breaking – fit for longs : BREECHES
8-down – Forlorn miss stood up, taken in by boyfriend : DESOLATE
13-down – Girl comes up to town looking for a reference : MAPREANING
15-down – Speculative by half – deposited in account after account : ACADEMIC
16-down – Foul, bad, mean, grasping, low and abhorrent : DAMNABLE
17-down – Gearbox designed for transit causes it to break down : SUITCASE
19-down – He puts his baby to bed before running off … : EDITOR
20-down – … to Fathers’ Club : PRIEST
21-down – Maenad danced about wearing a chaplet : ANADEM

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

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21678 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21678 clues and answers were published on Tue 31 Aug 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21678 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

8-across – Second company store ordered small motor-cycles : SCOOTERS
9-across – Blue with cold, I rushed back : EROTIC
10-across – Water bed? : BOTTOM
11-across – Display is set in Heaven : PARADISE
12-across – European country with one short bridge : SPAN
13-across – Is its output measured in degrees? : UNIVERSITY
15-across – Most wealthy independent church to be still around : RICHEST
16-across – Satisfy a couple of leading players wanting relaxation : APPEASE
18-across – Met Sherry’s new collection of would-be poets : RHYMESTERS
19-across – Article in colour rejected as expensive : DEAR
20-across – Something containing many layers? : HENHOUSE
22-across – Backing group taking time to reveal their principles : TENETS
23-across – Gazed back at old Bob, looking angry : STARED
24-across – Players can pop in here for a change : PAVILION

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – Bill praises mum for bringing in gifts : ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2-down – Where to find her Simon at night, perhaps? : NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
3-down – MB, sure rise can be arranged, makes repayment : REIMBURSES
4-down – Germ-free month I take into account : ASEPTIC
5-down – Risk having airmen standing around back of plane : FEAR
6-down – Cold individual dropping in in a snooty way : CONDESCENDINGLY
7-down – Sad fact is it is no different, which leads to complaints : DISSATISFACTION
14-down – Letter to Times sure to be revealing : EXPOSITIVE
17-down – A slip you had to pay for? : RECEIPT
21-down – A Parisian affair leads to ruin : UNDO

This crossword has in total 24 where 14 are across and 10 are down.

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21677 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21677 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Aug 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21677 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:

1-across – Back ‘obson’s choice? : ENDORSE
5-across – Southernwood induces repose : SLUMBER
9-across – Firm agreement with a publisher, perhaps : BINDINGCONTRACT
10-across – Excites hothead among former moderate Conservatives : WHETS
11-across – Game that may be worn out : NEWMARKET
12-across – Give indirect advice, but no hard tip? : DROPAHINT
14-across – Comparatively dismal colour put on right : BLUER
15-across – Thrown out, it is said, by class system : CASTE
16-across – Tears by poor head’s supporters : ADHERENTS
18-across – One obliged to tipple gin in plenty : ABOUNDING
21-across – Operatic heroine who has attained full maturity : ISOLD
22-across – Political pact in much trouble with correspondence : MUNICHAGREEMENT
23-across – Kind of stakes for young children? : NURSERY
24-across – Refrains from upsetting sides on the way back : DESISTS

All Down Clues and Answers:

1-down – England leader bowled out and jostled : ELBOWED
2-down – Play at accident black spot, perhaps : DANGEROUSCORNER
3-down – Put back in control over country : REINSTATE
4-down – The Spanish drink from Scotland? : ELGIN
5-down – Timing device for outpost sentinel : STOPWATCH
6-down – Awful tragedy involving political extremist : ULTRA
7-down – Nomads by the dark stream’s side : BLACKBURNROVERS
8-down – Revolver of dual aspect : ROTATOR
13-down – One girl holding a drink that’s non-existent : IMAGINARY
14-down – He did not see a timer fault in the public service vehicle : BARTIMEUS
15-down – Pedlar of the realms of gold? : CHAPMAN
17-down – Keeps calm as boy jumps over broken seat : SEDATES
19-down – Suitable position for hospital in French resort : NICHE
20-down – Stained with blood, as skirt may be : GORED

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

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