The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25865 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25865 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Feb 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25865 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossWriter from United Nations penning Spanish article : BELLOC
5-acrossAppear stern in retrospect : LOOKBACK
9-acrossMeasure introduced in Burma somehow gives protection : UMBRELLA
10-acrossDope needs time for classes : GENERA
11-acrossCritical business discussion in house of ill repute : KNOCKINGSHOP
13-acrossPoet wanting old penny for stake : ANTE
14-acrossFunny bones with bit of bridle : NOSEBAND
17-acrossSmack dog that’s left a bit of hair : KISSCURL
18-acrossMy groundhogs! : GOSH
20-acrossFussy car rental : HARDTOPLEASE
23-acrossWoman going to Indian city for potent drug : VIAGRA
24-acrossHeartless jade, say, longing for wine : GRENACHE
25-acrossFoot rot for a peasant? : ANAPAEST
26-acrossChicken or … ? : YELLOW

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Patron saint of squirrel monkeys : ELMO
3-down – Birds, we hear, transport poet : LORIKEETS
4-down – Small room, very large instruments : CELLOS
5-down – Heavy metal, please, not heavy hymn : LEADKINDLYLIGHT
6-down – Musician having time off with head of enclosed order : ORGANISE
7-down – In church they are pronounced as outlaws : BANNS
8-down – Producer of pictures getting actors into cast : CARTOONIST
12-down – In a manner of speaking, carrying a sign : INDICATION
15-down – Legal club turning lights out, say : BUGLECALL
16-down – Car and truck manufacturer with end of candle burning : AUTODAFE
19-down – Just how streaker runs : BARELY
21-down – Find Guardian leaders in sink : DIGUP
22-down – Drive off in second and use horn unceasingly : SHOO

This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.

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