The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25946 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 25946 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 May 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25946 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossGuilelessness and love seen in a dog : CANDOUR
5-acrossJewish father puts fresh bar on some pork : ABRAHAM
10-acrossBlock and tackle : STOP
11-acrossCreatures ruining the marrows : EARTHWORMS
12-acrossNewspaperman to be found in dire trouble : EDITOR
13-acrossToo late for an American cropper to come a cropper? : FALLOVER
14-acrossColour scheme that’s out of date : APARTHEID
16-acrossClimbing gear? : FIRST
17-acrossChecks over container ship outside : SCANS
19-acrossIt’s not material for a religious song : SPIRITUAL
23-acrossDrunk male cuts drink : MUSCATEL
24-acrossIntently study for every purpose : PERUSE
26-acrossAdjustments for expenses? : ALLOWANCES
27-acrossAmerican tug? : YANK
28-acrossIt’s customary for injured escort to leave assault course exercise : ASUSUAL
29-acrossRings again and cancels : REPEALS

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Caused trouble, getting Bill and Edward out of bed : ACTEDUP
3-down – Largely drank up a store of supplies : DEPOT
4-down – Turn up in a foreign land : UNEARTH
6-down – Perform in panto horse perhaps? That creates interest : BEHALF
7-down – Advocate appearing for a Venetian explorer gains essential point : APOLOGIST
8-down – Having no object in bothering Melissa : AIMLESS
9-down – Driving force : TRAFFICPOLICE
15-down – Rush over to meet : RUNACROSS
18-down – Partners who dance up in close formation : COUPLES
20-down – A quick reply by one who is foiled? : RIPOSTE
21-down – Footballers’ magazine : ARSENAL
22-down – Capital power unit setting up in middle of road : OTTAWA
25-down – Reach the same sound conclusion : RHYME

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

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