The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22978 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 22978 clues and answers were published on Mon 03 Nov 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22978 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossHarrier, say, seen in spring stream : JUMPJET
5-acrossRude and very Scottish sort of hut : UNCOUTH
10-acrossHow odd a call to stop : WHOA
11-acrossIts author must love to write it : BILLETDOUX
12-acrossMilan University turning out graduates : ALUMNI
13-acrossCity set within a river : ADELAIDE
14-acrossIn this form, two sides are perfectly matched : ISOSCELES
16-acrossDanger signal makes all but 50 prepare for battle : ALARM
17-acrossTime to follow American custom : USAGE
19-acrossWhat a flypaper provides for insects? : STICKYEND
23-acrossUnder influence of drugs comes to a different view : COMATOSE
24-acrossColour ring on compass : ORANGE
26-acrossOne may be uplifted by ship on the equator : TRAMPOLINE
27-acrossIt may be kept or eaten : DATE
28-acrossReceived support when threatened : LEANTON
29-acrossWork put forward, but not accepted : OPPOSED

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Supports elevated places for stowing cargo : UPHOLDS
3-down – Song of starling starting in tree : PSALM
4-down – The current recession : EBBTIDE
6-down – Relatives might make a scene about one : NIECES
7-down – Early defence in court : OLDBAILEY
8-down – Report of big air crash : THUNDER
9-down – Dispelled suspicion so that everyone might breathe more easily : CLEAREDTHEAIR
15-down – Conspicuous chap, possibly a flasher : SIGNALMAN
18-down – Cat provided company in flood : SCOURGE
20-down – Fail to win in sporting contest: short-range shot needed : CLOSEUP
21-down – One may retire in this close match : NIGHTIE
22-down – Two firms after gold mounting for decoration : ROCOCO
25-down – Hi-fi in Latin, I hear : AUDIO

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

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