The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26395 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26395 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Oct 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26395 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossIllumination from a 5,500-watt, 110-volt bulb? : LAMPLIGHT
10-acrossA wild animal but it’s all right, a quiet one : OKAPI
11-acrossTransport a large volume? : OMNIBUS
12-acrossBrave child backed by his mother? : PAPOOSE
13-acrossFortune-teller is back with Bill, we’re told : SIBYL
14-acrossGuard for Commonwealth head of state : PROTECTOR
16-acrossInebriated man in charge of rowing crew : ONEOVERTHEEIGHT
19-acrossMusical picnicker : TEDDYBEAR
21-acrossBert and Jack seen in church : ALTAR
22-acrossExacts payment for those in one’s care : CHARGES
23-acrossSaw them develop into a capital football team : WESTHAM
24-acrossEstablish one’s innocence but get bound over : CLEAR
25-acrossIndefinite truce in an engagement : UNCERTAIN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Killing game : BLOODSPORT
2-down – Willing to provide means in support of rising scholar : AMENABLE
3-down – Comprehensive to throw girl out : GLOBAL
4-down – Bird droppings? : EGGS
5-down – Second mate who raises the issue? : STEPMOTHER
6-down – Engage in competition without money to finish : COMPLETE
7-down – Serve up fish unacceptable for stew : RAGOUT
8-down – Capital punishment : FINE
14-down – Worried speculator transfers shares : PARCELSOUT
15-down – Quitting work and going to bed : RETIREMENT
17-down – Go as very inept travellers : VOYAGERS
18-down – First task when staffing new school is to improve on schedule : GETAHEAD
20-down – Prize returned to person picking the winning ticket : DRAWER
21-down – Jack’s brother about to imbibe : ABSORB
22-down – Put up a bird : COCK
23-down – A burning issue here in the Highlands? : WICK

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

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