The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26653 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26653 clues and answers were published on Tue 18 Aug 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26653 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossUnable to pass motion about phenomenon that’s worth it : COSTEFFECTIVE
10-acrossSilvery toff I introduced to composer : ARGENTINE
11-acrossSlow start for legendary ship : LARGO
12-acrossLinguistic habits from America disheartened Greece : USAGE
13-acrossLatch onto under­garments with temerity : BRASSNECK
14-acrossTire of guitar not entirely cast in iron : FATIGUE
16-acrossWriter of notes on American hospital section’s weapon-carrier : HOLSTER
18-acrossAffliction of headless insects : RICKETS
20-acrossWhere to queue for kiss on head : BUSSTOP
21-acrossSnack derived from no new origin : ONIONRING
23-acrossBearer of cable from some happy Londoners : PYLON
24-acrossSuppress cover within borders of Eire : ELIDE
25-acrossTrace : PROCREATE
26-acrossNorthern sister nursing young sow breaks perfumier’s connection with mainland : CHANNELTUNNEL

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Tragic love is crazy and wild : ORGIASTIC
3-down – Suspicion of unrest in Germany : TINGE
4-down – Crumbling myth about Scripture : FRIABLE
5-down – English trees are rubbish! : EYEWASH
6-down – Cold calling for two little boys in river : TELESALES
7-down – Bound over : VERGE
8-down – 1 exchange rate? : VALUEFORMONEY
9-down – Bird bath in turn consumed by dog : COCKERSPANIEL
15-down – Relation swallowing three pills, keeping note of vegetable : GREENBEAN
17-down – Excite poorly-fed bird first : TITILLATE
19-down – Artistic effect of second drink : STIPPLE
20-down – Racist maybe securing return of hairy giant : BIGFOOT
22-down – Nationality of Murdoch before her end? : IRISH
23-down – Former president from whom no traveller returns : PERON

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

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