The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22548 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22548 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Jun 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22548 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossEveryone bound to be properly organised : ALLTIEDUP
10-acrossAbout time to go out — OK? : AGREE
11-acrossSafe anchorages found on entering Nigerian port : LAGOONS
12-acrossStiff man enters vehicle : CADAVER
13-acrossOld woman tickled to death? : TROUT
14-acrossA smokescreen? : FILTERTIP
16-acrossWhat highly attractive investments may yield? : HANDSOMEPROFITS
19-acrossAt home in France : ENFAMILLE
21-acrossHiding place many yearn to find : CACHE
22-acrossNatural cover in garden, originally : FIGLEAF
23-acrossEffective narration : TELLING
24-acrossCharming hostess, who helped her guests make pigs of themselves : CIRCE
25-acrossClothing that is never worn out : UNDERWEAR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – It may be blocked for dancers : BALLETSHOE
2-down – Stop when the standard is low : FLAGDOWN
3-down – Lose the point and go for the runs : HITOUT
4-down – The chances of racing : ODDS
5-down – Place a posy, put out for the unveiling : APOCALYPSE
6-down – Sea dog in trouble in California : SANDIEGO
7-down – Tax put on new car stock : CRAVAT
8-down – Better the non-drinker leaves this : BEER
14-down – A relatively bitter struggle : FAMILYFEUD
15-down – Ineffective players seen going to train : PASSENGERS
17-down – Immersed, cooked and gently boiled : SIMMERED
18-down – Apt to be not on the level : INCLINED
20-down – Think of a number : FIGURE
21-down – Shout about jellied eel in the salad, perhaps : CELERY
22-down – Upwards of 101 meeting points : FOCI
23-down – It does twice daily turns at coastal resorts : TIDE

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

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