The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25685 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25685 clues and answers were published on Wed 11 Jul 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25685 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


5-acrossEuropeans about to besiege a parliamentary house : SEANAD
6-acrossHome supporter on front of terrace, one expected to be childish : INFANT
9-acrossA fellow overtakes third in marathon to get silver : ARGENT
10-acrossCrook named Ron held until trial : ONREMAND
11-acrossHit band in hurry : BELT
12-acrossFish put on with no wine : CHARDONNAY
13-acrossChecking people of fashion in English resort : BRIDLINGTON
18-acrossGold place in which land is mined for mineral : ANDALUSITE
21-acrossOT prophet brings me out as king : SAUL
22-acrossForemost crossword compiler, almost sweet : NOISETTE
23-acrossClever stratagem in operation? It may mean you pay less : COUPON
24-acrossMaiden in love after party is likely to be dotty : DOMINO
25-acrossEcstatic after a second blessing : ASSENT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Dead soldiers being buried — then it’s right for me to appear? : LAMENTER
2-down – Indian food cold? It can be extremely cold : BALTIC
3-down – If darling gets left out in dance that’s unbecoming : INFRADIG
4-down – People in pubs do this for a hen night : BARMEN
5-down – One waiting for a computer : SERVER
7-down – Secret society wants a new language in the kingdom : TONGAN
8-down – Primitive life form supporting an underground worker, if trapped : FORAMINIFER
14-down – Relation bitten by wild dog — almost frightening! : DAUNTING
15-down – Old boy’s now out of bed, maybe, in darkness? : OBSCURED
16-down – Endless event with ’orses getting worn out : UNTOLD
17-down – An archaeological artefact may have been in shelter : DUGOUT
19-down – Don Pasquale? Prim­arily fool taking title of respect : ASSUME
20-down – Tax cut : EXCISE

This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.

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