The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26001 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26001 clues and answers were published on Tue 16 Jul 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26001 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossIt goes from kidney to heart and liver — an encircling string : RENALVEIN
8-acrossNo end to settlement: : COLON
9-acrossWhat radio bosses do to a troublemaker : FIREBRAND
10-acrossUncovers hitch at ship’s head after conclusion of docking : GRUBS
12-acrossA small boat will do? Pale imitation : PEDALO
13-acrossLark in flight takes wings to ascend : ESCAPADE
16-acrossBeats his head in try-out on Royal Navy ship : RHYTHMS
19-acrossDrunken sailor reversing course, taking time in dock : ONTRIAL
22-acrossAdvocacy as America enters slippery slope : ESPOUSAL
25-acrossWreck in a dock : MARINA
27-acrossShot for losing point of anchor — no end to this? : GRAPE
28-acrossFight with mafia? The Italian lost, leading to fireworks : SPARKLERS
29-acrossAnchor before going in for something to eat : KEDGE
30-acrossLogical conclusion of docking : DEDUCTION

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Sleek iron ship docked : FELINE
2-down – Spooner’s pirate ship’s feature to conclude docking : MAKEFAST
3-down – Go overboard in Dover Docks : OVERDO
4-down – Found only in dock structure : PIONEER
5-down – Find room in dock? : MOORUP
6-down – Floated in dock above sea floor : BOBBED
11-down – Boatman employs misdirection — it’s widely admired : ICON
14-down – Musical wasn’t a hit, said one who worships soul : ANI
15-down – Fish at length without restraint — let marginal young fish go : EEL
16-down – See 29 : REE
17-down – Settle debt? Barking! : YAP
18-down – See 14 : MIST
20-down – Quality of country air: truly fresh : RURALITY
21-down – Ship in dock some time : CLIPPER
23-down – Steamroller dismantled, metal components thrown into dock : SORREL
24-down – Question procedure: docking with wit, concealing gravity : OPPUGN
25-down – Boatman’s spirit rises again with gentle talk : MURMUR
26-down – Sped up work on boat for contract : NARROW

This crossword has in total 32 where 14 are across and 18 are down.

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