The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25489 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25489 clues and answers were published on Fri 25 Nov 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25489 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossEscorts backing The One Show : GIGOLOS
5-acrossRun into daughter taking dog outside : COLLIDE
9-acrossPush out bowel movement : ELBOW
10-acrossElegant peer first to shake a leg : LOOKSMART
11-acrossTantalising exhibition of foreign tapestries : STRIPTEASE
12-acrossOverheads 14 : STUN
14-acrossSticky sweet with a new, amusing pop? : ROCKANDROLL
18-acrossHe solicits cheers when guinea pig hides oven mitt at first : TOASTMASTER
21-acrossPink heart extracted from 14 : COAL
22-acrossCopies many expressions introduced by footballers : FACSIMILES
25-acrossFlirt seizes recipe for fried 14 : CROQUETTE
26-acrossSound hooter when one goes in : NOISE
27-across14 : ROTATOR
28-acrossFruit? Have wine with it! : ROSEHIP

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – 14 : GNEISS
2-down – Ring carrier up for 14 : GABBRO
3-down – Slow trip is producing depression : LOWSPIRITS
4-down – Only 5 enter answer : SOLVE
5-down – 1 across ordered books for 14 : CROISSANT
6-down – Winner left before 14 : LIST
7-down – Trendy suit results in lack of mobility : INACTION
8-down – Twist fish beneath medical tubes : ENTANGLE
13-down – Send matron out for decorations : ADORNMENTS
15-down – Type a letter : CHARACTER
16-down – Racer turned over framework beds : STOCKCAR
17-down – Play a tambour by holy shrine : MARABOUT
19-down – Invented language for the king of 14, when drunk : ELVISH
20-down – Snake takes shelter when hibernating : ASLEEP
23-down – Guide one on ranch : STEER
24-down – Baseball hit 14 : BUNT

This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.

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