The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22066 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22066 clues and answers were published on Mon 27 Nov 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22066 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossNot favouring an animal oriental folk chain : CONCATENATION
10-acrossDismantled ship and stole booty : THESPOILS
11-acrossBetter have the last word with the dunderhead! : AMEND
12-acrossThe underworld guy’s seen around these days : HADES
13-acrossPopular European city church getting down to the basics : INESSENCE
14-acrossA place fit only for pigs occupied by exceptionally lean man : STANLEY
16-acrossHad in mind a trifle : THOUGHT
18-acrossThere’s no extension for this little beast! : MANXCAT
20-acrossComes to an agreement over the seating : SETTLES
21-acrossA roundabout means of gaining admission : TURNSTILE
23-acrossInsist 150 go by train : CLAIM
24-acrossWell-qualified persons, really tip-top people : MASAI
25-acrossA carer – a wreck, it appears – staying in a health resort : SAMARITAN
26-acrossAn old bird’s cheaper to X-ray, surprisingly! : ARCHAEOPTERYX

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – In debt yet again and tense as a result : OVERDRAWN
3-down – Holds one’s own ceremonial robes : COPES
4-down – Three altogether attempt to impound it in error : TRINITY
5-down – An uplifting fragrance now in production : NASCENT
6-down – Send a car? : TRANSPORT
7-down – A poem about Greek theatre : ODEON
8-down – Still synchronised : ATTHESAMETIME
9-down – Publicity drive meant set being replaced : ADVERTISEMENT
15-down – A source of amusement to those in love : LOCKSMITH
17-down – The spirit shown by everyone involved in bridge : GALLANTRY
19-down – Examines a note presented in an Italian port : TRIESTE
20-down – Get excited having a drink with the players inside : STEAMUP
22-down – Revolting individual given a step up : RISER
23-down – Showing concern without opposing cut : CARVE

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

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