The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22136 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22136 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Feb 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22136 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossForsake television for a toy : JACKINTHEBOX
8-acrossTale a hundred tell : ACCOUNT
9-acrossSingular mistake in Latin translation : ERRATUM
11-acrossStretch of river occupied by vessels : EXPANSE
12-acrossNotices faulty part : SECTION
13-acrossSpotted as being slightly mad : DOTTY
14-acrossOne bent on trying to destroy you? : ARCHENEMY
16-acrossFrench pontoon : VINGTETUN
19-acrossIt may be called for as the situation changes : HASTE
21-acrossTheir father’s in the pop business : NEPHEWS
23-acrossOne’s boots may be licked : TONGUED
24-acrossDeserter’s retreat? : RATHOLE
25-acrossHe will try freshly cooked rarebit : ARBITER
26-acrossOne taking the part of the boss? : ACTORMANAGER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Kitty on dope needs a lot of money : JACKPOT
2-down – Relish an Indian addition to the meal : CHUTNEY
3-down – Formerly patients treated outside hospital : INTHEPAST
4-down – Checked garments for Scottish soldiers : TREWS
5-down – Listener’s complaint : EARACHE
6-down – Tedious sort of broadcast : OUTSIDE
7-down – He hopes to find you well : WATERDIVINER
10-down – Having advanced, they charge : MONEYLENDERS
15-down – Limit studies with tutor : CONSTRAIN
17-down – Relatively patronising : NEPOTIC
18-down – How to sing a piece written in quavers? : TREMOLO
19-down – Most women have this combination of give and take : HANDBAG
20-down – Speak after warning for silence on camera : SHUTTER
22-down – Cook minced meats : STEAM

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

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