The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25193 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25193 clues and answers were published on Tue 14 Dec 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25193 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossExplosive device maiden hid in cleavage leads to boom or bust! : FISSIONBOMB
9-acrossRaise up Opel bonnet? Part needs putting back : ENNOBLE
10-acrossIndian silk trousers to be altered right away : TUSSORE
11-acrossPoet made of setter in time sherry’s drunk : RHYMESTER
12-acrossPossibly a hoodie’s occupant? : YAHOO
13-acrossTopless country singer : ENYA
14-acrossLord Coe to go overseas after book by a US sportsman : BASEBALLER
16-acrossPassing by a gruesome scene during heartless incident : EVANESCENT
19-acrossFemale aviator lacking wings : IRMA
21-acrossFilm Jodrell Bank every evening unless taking the Four Tops playing : BELLE
22-acrossBeing up before court, naked emperor stays silent initially : ERECTNESS
24-acrossLiberal with the gin when ordered to cheer up : LIGHTEN
25-acrossTempter taking back part of gift : SERPENT
26-acrossTV family introducing English relative’s psychic ability : TELEKINESIS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – They pointlessly ban gay flings when adapting old movie : FANNYBYGASLIGHT
2-down – Black bishop in old Cheshire town : SABLE
3-down – Lack of activity from lion, zebra, taiga — nothing odd there? : INERTIA
4-down – Ireland can set up a good place to booze and bop : NITERIE
5-down – Branch of medicine out in Gabon? Yes : OBSGYNAE
6-down – Native American in prog rock group, wearing relative’s shoes : BROTHELCREEPERS
7-down – Tries taking lead from electric vehicle : HEARSE
8-down – See 21 : DEJOUR
15-down – Doctor pleased about model’s support for bust? : PEDESTAL
16-down – Preserve doctor used in cooked meal : EMBALM
17-down – Serbian resisting kitchen dresser : CHETNIK
18-down – Actress returning home with golfer on ecstasy? No! : NIELSEN
20-down – A second TV show’s top target for stripper : ASSETS
23-down – Food items Jack Straw cooked up? : TARTS

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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