The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22644 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22644 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Oct 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22644 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossSprinkle liberally over one pizza topping : PEPPERONI
10-acrossCalm sports master : PEACE
11-acrossIt takes a crowd outside to cause trouble : AGITATE
12-acrossGlobe in orbit : EYEBALL
13-acrossEyecatching gadgets : HOOKS
14-acrossMarmoset plays round first of litter in mad whirl : MAELSTROM
16-acrossFather comes in to take out and bury artist : ABSTRACTPAINTER
19-acrossCar ban for those seeking a drink : SALOONBAR
21-acrossIt’s about time : CIRCA
22-acrossFestive cuppa for Pygmalion’s love : GALATEA
23-acrossIt helps a tramp to settle down : BALLAST
24-acrossOx and cox : STEER
25-acrossDrawing showing face lift : ELEVATION

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Pioneers asparagus tips : SPEARHEADS
2-down – Fruit crop? It’s a disaster! : APRICOTS
3-down – They hold up shelves : DELAYS
4-down – Roof party I object to : DOME
5-down – Watch the conductor : TIMEKEEPER
6-down – Social activity after high jinks : APRESSKI
7-down – Exchange of charity? : BAZAAR
8-down – Cruel, unloved doctor : FELL
14-down – Official club servant : MACEBEARER
15-down – Bury was his objective : MARKANTONY
17-down – Lists include love birds : ROOSTERS
18-down – Hardback produced by a printer : TERRAPIN
20-down – A purely symbolic bunch of flowers : LILLES
21-down – Underground source of salt? : CELLAR
22-down – The point in running is to win : GIST
23-down – Cattle complaint : BEEF

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

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