The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26323 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26323 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Jul 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26323 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossIt adds zest to meals for sailor on board : TABLESALT
8-acrossA word of warning to golfers in the past : AFORE
9-acrossFound her a problem — totally obscure : UNHEARDOF
10-acrossGoing down, he may be saved by the bell : DIVER
12-acrossOne of seven suffering from cold? : SNEEZY
13-acrossReckon I’m splitting what’s left : ESTIMATE
14-acrossThe arms go round the cheeky little pet! : HAMSTER
17-acrossSee red hair? : BRISTLE
20-acrossPassionate love bird : FLAMINGO
22-acrossGroups of people changing planes : PANELS
24-acrossBy the sound of it, gather a crowd : HORDE
25-acrossThey are articulate in personal columns : VERTEBRAE
26-acrossBaby bird? : STORK
27-acrossRemembering various stories can lead to novel : ANECDOTAL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Clergyman taking a point to heart may be fired : CANNON
2-down – Retired train-bearers? : SLEEPERS
3-down – Bird circles its quarry : OSPREY
4-down – Carriage upside down on road crossing : FLYOVER
5-down – State in a loud and resolute way : AFFIRM
6-down – Eastern trail one meandered : ORIENTAL
11-down – Move with a little spooning : STIR
15-down – What it takes to make the world of confect­ionery? : ALLSORTS
16-down – The main type of eagle : ERNE
18-down – Suitable work for a lay reader? : SONGBOOK
19-down – Not a particular person : SOMEONE
21-down – Way fleet is brought up to date? : MODERN
22-down – Revolt when school place is switched : PUTSCH
23-down – A small variety of beasts of burden : LLAMAS

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

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