The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21908 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 21908 clues and answers were published on Fri 26 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21908 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossA prejudice is taking about-turn in 16’s US city : MISOGYNY
5-acrossStays with piscivorous seamen? : ABIDES
9-acrossTransport of fury : ROADRAGE
10-acrossExcrescence on the Spanish tree : CORNEL
11-acrossLag, perhaps, making rude remark about a judge’s conclusion : INSULATE
12-acrossPhrase translated from the Himalayan : SHERPA
14-acrossFlog two huts off, being considerate : THOUGHTFUL
18-acrossTry to lodge eccentric who won’t live indoors : TROGLODYTE
22-acrossSettled for reversible nappy : REPAID
23-acrossScriptures containing the last word on gold decoration : ORNAMENT
24-acrossAs far as you can go working for hotel : HILTON
25-acrossAvian collar may provide lucky break : WISHBONE
26-acrossWhat can you do with straight hair? Pass : PERMIT
27-acrossWonky without 23 in two colours : SKEWBALD

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Empty space in which short sailor carries little weight : MARGIN
2-down – Orient supporters previously thin on the ground : SPARSE
3-down – Cause confusion by putting rooftop into roof end : GARBLE
4-down – After eating it, close to death’s possible diagnosis : NIGHTSHADE
6-down – Sounds like a concoction to ditch when there’s such a fuss : BROUHAHA
7-down – Less than elegant figure with lace round neck and powder on shoulders? : DANDRUFF
8-down – Fur-coated meadow with a market : SALEABLE
13-down – Save some time at school with type of dairy product : BUTTERMILK
15-down – Crew aboard vessel of the future? : STARSHIP
16-down – Twister taking in politician and yours truly : COMPILER
17-down – Composer making name in Britain and Italy : ALBINONI
19-down – The money we raised for a small food item : CASHEW
20-down – City girl carrying on : VERONA
21-down – Be there to serve : ATTEND

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

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