The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22311 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22311 clues and answers were published on Tue 11 Sep 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22311 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossPainting gives some amusement over in the Far East : SUMATRA
5-acrossChurch lists included in purge : CLEANSE
9-acrossOne’s line is broadcast art – must listen in : INSTRUMENTALIST
10-acrossOld priest managed without sport : DRUID
11-acrossFruit stolen and loaded for wide distribution : GRAPESHOT
12-acrossPrime side dressed in its own wrapping? : EPIDERMIS
14-acrossMilton set old books in order : OBOTE
15-acrossChance of getting results, lacking time? : EVENS
16-acrossSpice girl takes less than a flash to get past it : GERIATRIC
18-acrossTo spy on one’s partner is the end : CHECKMATE
21-acrossSaga reflected in the Mirror and other dailies : ILIAD
22-acrossA standing item for many a public function : GODSAVETHEQUEEN
23-acrossAnimals find lack of warmth in their sleeping quarters : DORMICE
24-acrossThe young Clinton could be a pensioner : CHELSEA

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Monkey taken in by contemptible character’s fraud : SWINDLE
2-down – Menace nude girls constitute for opposite sex? : MASCULINEGENDER
3-down – When it’s over, redhead shows fatigue : TIREDNESS
4-down – Tree that makes a student swot : ALMUG
5-down – One solicits container savers for recycling : CANVASSER
6-down – Marriage guidance can’t begin to raise one’s spirit… : ELATE
7-down – … community spirit exhibited in soap script : NEIGHBOURLINESS
8-down – Linette’s new style : ENTITLE
13-down – Angel made unusual appearance for Mary : MAGDALENE
14-down – There’s nothing squalid out east working in a harem : ODALISQUE
15-down – Imprisoned unmelodic composer in the finish : ENCAGED
17-down – Revolutionary gets down under on a solo passage : CADENZA
19-down – Private cover? : KHAKI
20-down – Guidelines for conduct in the thick of battle : ETHIC

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

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