The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 24882 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 24882 clues and answers were published on Mon 14 Dec 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 24882 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossBe hesitant, empty and sick at heart : VACILLATE
8-acrossOld London river boats : FLEET
9-acrossShe died with honour at stake : JOANOFARC
10-acrossGangsters — a case for anxiety : ANGST
12-acrossThey may be a touch unlucky for batsmen : SNICKS
13-acrossHigh ground obtains early advantage in battle : EDGEHILL
16-acrossHigh on joints in lively party : KNEESUP
19-acrossMember starting to pirouette makes the ball change direction : LEGSPIN
22-acrossStir food : PORRIDGE
25-acrossAwkward cases caught in a doorway? : ACCESS
27-acrossJoin in a fortissimo number : AFFIX
28-acrossWicked, embraced Virginia : VIVACIOUS
29-acrossHigh points of the danse macabre : ANDES
30-acrossRows of houses to sell by state order : VENDETTAS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Outlaw about to shout down a primate : BABOON
2-down – First Lieutenant in boat gives a tip : PINNACLE
3-down – Blunders on stage : FLUFFS
4-down – Course official orders soup, for instance : STARTER
5-down – Not how boxers should settle matters : CLINCH
6-down – Container ship? : VESSEL
11-down – Show fond regard for the opposite sex : OGLE
14-down – One the military police see as a mischief-maker : IMP
15-down – He gives some vocal encouragement : LEN
16-down – Hide and sleep : KIP
17-down – It may be pierced, or just pricked : EAR
18-down – Open to defeat : UNDO
20-down – Room for good investments? : SACRISTY
21-down – Comes from the Revised Version : DERIVES
23-down – Break the law, but not on purpose : OFFEND
24-down – Upset about article, complained strongly : RAILED
25-down – Grants a minor point : AWARDS
26-down – Cry to the police? : SQUEAL

This crossword has in total 32 where 14 are across and 18 are down.

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