The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25671 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25671 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Jun 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25671 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossAttack thus with a long preparation : ONSLAUGHT
8-acrossDismantle ruin collapsing with gravity : UNRIG
9-acrossHe keeps records of matches : REGISTRAR
10-acrossSquadron loses fifty in battle : FIGHT
12-acrossWalk a little way — then go by bus? : STRIDE
13-acrossMarriage or adoption : ESPOUSAL
14-acrossA huge pain for David’s wife : ABIGAIL
17-acrossThe only luggage one needs? : HOLDALL
20-acrossBet a long leaping stride is natural to it : ANTELOPE
22-acrossIs among those left to fight : RESIST
24-acrossFast getting chilly : NIPPY
25-acrossKind of sale sought by potter : CLEARANCE
26-acrossWorker following church leaders in plainsong : CHANT
27-acrossSitting in garden in street by a railway : SEDENTARY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Turn up to find a number still outside : INVERT
2-down – Hitting a number in error : FLAILING
3-down – Victorian rear extension sublet for redevelopment : BUSTLE
4-down – Like sheep are in a shed : SHEARED
5-down – Unit is possibly Roman, naturally placed : INSITU
6-down – One that’s drunk is off to dance : HIGHBALL
11-down – Capable of scheming : UPTO
15-down – Chelsea versus Bath? : BUNFIGHT
16-down – Might be in or even out : IRON
18-down – Dislike test said to be complicated : DISTASTE
19-down – Salesman is untruthful in his answers : REPLIES
21-down – Become more relaxed when no longer criticised, we hear : EXPAND
22-down – Are in debt, but managed to bring up the children : REARED
23-down – It’s safe to view, when dog is kept inside : SECURE

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

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