The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25162 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25162 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 Nov 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25162 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossIt’s a fixed sort of charge : BAYONET
5-acrossValues seem set for a change : ESTEEMS
10-acrossIt’s mostly hard work for ex-tennis champion : GRAF
11-acrossSticking out for guide leader on organised round trip : PROTRUDING
12-acrossBig wave producing harm in front of ship : BILLOW
13-acrossMark’s follower starts close but becomes indifferent : LUKEWARM
14-acrossNo cure possible — time for support : ENCOURAGE
16-acrossA sweet sort of baby : JELLY
17-acrossFur-clad Soviet leader in Russian build-up : MINSK
19-acrossExpertise shown, taking on brother’s house : MONASTERY
23-acrossCharm is a curious personal quality : CHARISMA
24-acrossFall back in common mutual defence : AUTUMN
26-acrossHe has power over the rest of us : SUPERHUMAN
27-acrossBlueprint for a tailless aircraft : PLAN
28-acrossMany make certain you get the blame : CENSURE
29-acrossPoliticians get the point first in these jokes : STORIES

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Complain about a rule, we hear : ARRAIGN
3-down – Refuse to be seen away with a student : OFFAL
4-down – Give authority to mounted soldiers to secure prisoner : EMPOWER
6-down – Pound is hit by industrial action : STRIKE
7-down – Contract women tend to break : ENDOWMENT
8-down – Many get longer to get upset and cross : MONGREL
9-down – It helps people to get their bearings : COLLEGEOFARMS
15-down – Watchmen who stick to the rules? : OBSERVERS
18-down – Heinous confusion within a company : INHOUSE
20-down – Opposed to profits at outset : AGAINST
21-down – Storm about like a politician in a tantrum : RAMPAGE
22-down – There’s a change of name for a Biblical queen : ESTHER
25-down – Get thinner and lighter : TAPER

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

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