The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25271 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25271 clues and answers were published on Wed 16 Mar 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25271 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossStrongly advise dividing bed and finally plant one vegetable : COURGETTE
10-acrossEntertain one victim of 25, nonetheless : AMUSE
11-acrossAssistant has something to drink — not drinking inside : ABETTER
12-acrossPresent line in 21 down, say, without elaboration : PLAINLY
13-acrossDrama, mostly including extreme characters, in open area of city : PLAZA
14-acrossFemale protester has changed character in this prison : PARKHURST
16-acrossUnusually kind performance in 21 down : PRINCEOFDENMARK
19-acrossMakes new arrangement, adding note for these instruments : RECORDERS
21-acrossEntertained everyone sitting initially in the pit : HADES
22-acrossAmong schemers, one poet who extolled appeal of 11 25? : EMERSON
23-acrossRight English striker for another game : REMATCH
24-acrossMusician’s very limited attack : ASSAI
25-across6 7 and drama staged by 21 down : MOUSETRAP

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Person economising over a couple of pages, recyclable stuff : SCRAPPAPER
2-down – Indian, in prison, upset, irate, maltreated : GUJERATI
3-down – Theatric saga I composed, ending of which is kept secret : AGATHA
4-down – Dramatist arranging central part for top actor : STAR
5-down – Female guardians he is with for each day of each month : HESPERIDES
6-down – In a way disturbed or hurt an athlete : MARATHON
7-down – See 6 : RUNNER
8-down – Location of cathedral, south of river bank : RELY
14-down – Power an emperor abused, eg Nero or Caligula : PROPERNAME
15-down – Assumes a certain form and speaks with heat, sadly : TAKESSHAPE
17-down – See 3 : CHRISTIE
18-down – Politician supporting German company re hearing : AUDITORY
20-down – 25, perhaps, may be said to make one smile : CHEESE
21-down – Person acting badly allowed in village : HAMLET
22-down – Part for gifted amateur that’s found in 25, perhaps : EDAM
23-down – King exposed, hence disorderly flight : ROUT

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

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