The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22438 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22438 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Feb 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22438 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossA bogus journalist feeling guilty : ASHAMED
5-acrossPeople turn valleys into hills : MENDIPS
10-acrossBeware of grot : CAVE
11-acrossCharacteristic of a rogue, taking umbrage over responsibilities : PICARESQUE
12-acrossOn paper, one should have some influence : EDITOR
13-acrossOne makes better vehicle to follow outdated model : IMPROVER
14-acrossBacker of the right in corrupt purpose : SUPPORTER
16-acrossParty always backed by the state : LIBYA
17-acrossPriest having billet with soldiers : PADRE
19-acrossPartner going off creates deadlock : STALEMATE
23-acrossProvide article used in urology : CATHETER
24-acrossInexperienced type that’s after a bird : ROOKIE
26-acrossCanteen’s last gamble can break the mould : BLANCMANGE
27-acrossA couple of notes for a white elephant : DOME
28-acrossPrime property, apart from 2 : ODDNESS
29-acrossIts issue is other than dry : HYDRANT

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Crossing in America turning up in Germany : SPANDAU
3-down – Trelawney’s somewhat taken aback by warning : ALERT
4-down – Concerto offers more per performance : EMPEROR
6-down – Where one may regret turning up to work, having to start early : EUROPE
7-down – Tyranny makes its mark in religion : DESPOTISM
8-down – It’s coarse to be nosy without a show of modesty : PRUDERY
9-down – Such a one may need concerted pain treatment : ACCIDENTPRONE
15-down – Dolly bird installed in temple of Athene : PARTHENON
18-down – A bribe given to 12 was effective : AVAILED
20-down – Nearly broke, but pinching a cent is an offence : LARCENY
21-down – Gordius is lean without something to give nourishment : THIAMIN
22-down – They are drawn whoever wins : STUMPS
25-down – Function of police in Omagh or Derry? : ORDER

This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.

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