The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26080 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26080 clues and answers were published on Wed 16 Oct 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26080 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossSaw around soft fold in limb : APPENDAGE
10-acrossCome to an open stretch of water : REACH
11-acrossCorked claret accompanying last of wine that’s sweet : TREACLE
12-acrossWind force then a problem — in this? : TEMPEST
13-acrossTeam’s flank : SIDE
14-acrossAwful motor designed for second-class racing : FORMULATWO
16-acrossDance preceding tango in newspaper? : FOXTROT
17-acrossAgent apprehending prisoner, reflected in looking glass : MONOCLE
19-acrossSuperior to beat sovereign : OUTRANKING
22-acrossComposer not working by royal pronouncement? : ORFF
24-acrossNeighbouring houses cheery in wartime Britain : BLIGHTY
25-acrossArc of the horizon, a spot overshadowing much, not half hot : AZIMUTH
26-acrossTrademark and name required to access network : LOGON
27-acrossDrug users as cover for chief of police? : ACIDHEADS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Supporter totally fab, so made for game of team selection : FANTASYFOOTBALL
2-down – See 6 : APPENDIX
3-down – Slam-bang? : KNOCK
4-down – A sports official wearing shoe — or not? : BAREFOOT
5-down – Upright but not opening — I’m unsure it’s part of the gut : RECTUM
6-down – Mild complaint, as part of book appearing whiny? : GRUMBLING
7-down – Perfectly round number, that’s clear : PATENT
8-down – Yonder item identified? Never mind! : THATSONEOFTHOSE
15-down – See 18 : BREATHING
17-down – Segmented language? : MANDARIN
18-down – Letter quick to reveal didgeridoo player’s technique : CIRCULAR
20-down – See 8 : THINGS
21-down – Important flat part of a calculator : KEYPAD
23-down – Suspect confined by himself is hysterical : FISHY

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

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