The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26365 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26365 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Sep 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26365 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossA number with inadequate backing slump : DROOP
10-acrossThey were once responsible for the mail : ARMOURERS
11-acrossI leave ridiculous organ­isation — it’s farcical : LUDICROUS
12-acrossUS sweetheart gets whistles : TOOTS
13-acrossAn enthusiast to get on and flourish : FANFARE
15-acrossJeered at performance after free admission : DERIDED
17-acrossStayed and spoke at length : DWELT
18-acrossConventional group of people : SET
20-acrossAbraham’s birthplace has to proscribe municipal status : URBAN
22-acrossReport written about one performer : PIERROT
25-acrossLack of faith in humanity : ATHEISM
26-acrossNote on qualified dockyard job : REFIT
27-acrossTeacher with the answers required for Common Entrance? : MASTERKEY
30-acrossOn a charge, being drunk in port : ANCHORAGE
31-acrossSmallest possible quantity of cereal : GRAIN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – I’d look up to see a star : IDOL
2-down – Swindler, slow-witted, has to concentrate : CONDENSE
3-down – Great work from the picador : EPIC
4-down – They remove the dead in battles : WAGONERS
5-down – Morning spent being entertained : AMUSED
6-down – Transfix in rehearsal : RUNTHROUGH
7-down – It may get broken — put it down! : RECORD
8-down – As one’s written repeatedly, she was revered : ISIS
13-down – Disgruntled, having had an airline meal? : FEDUP
14-down – Change blend of tea on trial : ALTERATION
16-down – Dug up some strong fabric : DENIM
19-down – Side to side movement by a footballer, say : TRANSFER
21-down – Blunt criticism of decent chap joining club : BRICKBAT
23-down – Aftermath of force : EFFECT
24-down – A Queen’s consort : TOMCAT
26-down – Empty sheep range : ROAM
28-down – The advantage a sword has over a blunt weapon? : EDGE
29-down – Jerk, but he wouldn’t like to be called it : YANK

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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