The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26271 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26271 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 May 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26271 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossComplain inaudibly? : SOUNDOFF
9-acrossCouple have nothing as a result of … : DUETO
10-across… childish father’s art movement : DADA
11-acrossInsecure favourite embraces a king : PRECARIOUS
12-acrossDifficult to get on with youth leader : STICKY
14-acrossYouth brewed green tea : TEENAGER
15-acrossCup-holding king gives a wave : BREAKER
17-acrossMean to confine flower that’s fibrous : STRINGY
20-acrossForce speculator to have a nap : BULLDOZE
22-acrossLight carriage initially badly laden : CANDLE
23-acrossCourt poser upset court official : PROSECUTOR
24-acrossDog food : CHOW
25-acrossPolitical leader promises to be dutiful : PIOUS
26-acrossNet value is adjusted — and that’s final! : EVENTUAL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Rattle on about honour? That’s insignificant! : NOMATTER
2-down – Old coin from an Asian nation : ANNA
3-down – Business gets millions to carry on and agree : COMPLY
4-down – Achieve second gear : EFFECTS
5-down – Nowadays German approval takes money — that’s touching! : ADJACENT
6-down – Remedy for cold found in good offices : MEDICATION
7-down – Book in bulk : VOLUME
13-down – Prince not getting up for dance : CHARLESTON
16-down – Get rid of tax without alternative : EXORCISE
18-down – See inside an Irish bay horse : GALLOWAY
19-down – Priest swallows drug — it helps in flight : FEATHER
21-down – A Parisian conceals cleavage that’s not fully developed : UNRIPE
22-down – French horn collection stays : CORSET
24-down – Mention pronounced eyesore : CITE

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

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