The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22870 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22870 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Jun 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22870 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossDiscomforting pain makes breath run raggedly : HEARTBURN
10-acrossKing Henry embraced composer : LEHAR
11-acrossIn a group coming from France : ENMASSE
12-acrossOne drunkard turns to espy another : TOSSPOT
13-acrossDespatches terminate in a ship : SENDS
14-acrossFollow appropriate sign of clerical occupation : DOGCOLLAR
16-acrossHow some people remain in business : YOURSFAITHFULLY
19-acrossOne has one of them, another three : SYLLABLES
21-acrossA lot may go when it falls : GAVEL
22-acrossBuoyant actress : MAEWEST
23-acrossThe tube for below-surface travel : SNORKEL
24-acrossMaterial displayed by salesman in church : CREPE
25-acrossBallots to silence discord : ELECTIONS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – They may be eaten in Morocco, inviting glances : SHEEPSEYES
2-down – Shrew’s tail cut by chap from the French capital : KATMANDU
3-down – Possibly assist when blood circulation is arrested : STASIS
4-down – Stubborn worker apt to flap when steps are taken : MULE
5-down – Gets a sit-in arranged and uses provocation : INSTIGATES
6-down – Launching of report on cricket side : BLASTOFF
7-down – Union members’ oratory : CHAPEL
8-down – Sort of saw for pine : FRET
14-down – Uncalled for correspondence : DEADLETTER
15-down – Two lads start the game, getting a good hand : ROYALFLUSH
17-down – At this point, land appears : SEALEVEL
18-down – A sign of emotional entanglement : LOVEKNOT
20-down – Songs the first violinist heard? : LIEDER
21-down – Shades of Ibsen : GHOSTS
22-down – Staff employed in cooking : MACE
23-down – Staunch supporter : STEM

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

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