The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 23629 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 23629 clues and answers were published on Mon 05 Dec 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 23629 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossReptile snarling at gorilla : ALLIGATOR
10-acrossPlant seen in neat border : OXLIP
11-acrossOne who’d turned out for a dance : HOEDOWN
12-acrossHere Roman vessels made spasmodic attacks : HICCUPS
13-acrossSynonymous with right? Could be : MIGHT
14-acrossUnwilling to go into print : CAMERASHY
16-acrossTheir control of steersmen is by word of mouth : BACKSEATDRIVERS
19-acrossHands in work : EMPLOYEES
21-acrossVerbal criticism of the show : REVUE
22-acrossAppointment accepted by stout preacher : APOSTLE
23-acrossHouse rule : DYNASTY
24-acrossLashings of maple syrup : AMPLE
25-acrossBemused, lost again in thoughts of 15 down : NOSTALGIA

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Within the scope of a plumber : FATHOMABLE
2-down – Being so one may react rashly with unusually ill grace : ALLERGIC
3-down – Got men to play Beethoven overture : EGMONT
4-down – Turn crazy in shock : STUN
5-down – Man of principle made riches in a way : ARCHIMEDES
6-down – Pieces played in correct, but not right, order : CONCERTI
7-down – Belts from old clothes : CLOUTS
8-down – Rings about turning up for work : OPUS
14-down – Camouflage experts’ chosen meal – hash : CHAMELEONS
15-down – Terry eyes a revolution in the past : YESTERYEAR
17-down – Explorer is eating last of the sledge dogs : SCOTTIES
18-down – Have a look at something that isn’t actually there : ENVISAGE
20-down – Line call : PROMPT
21-down – Charge for digs to split with a student : RENTAL
22-down – A grating not fully closed : AJAR
23-down – A mild imprecation – here’s an example : DASH

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

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