The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26837 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26837 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Mar 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26837 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossReview in a paper is flawed : APPRAISE
5-acrossIt makes for a full retirement : SUPPER
9-acrossOne way of saying one doesn’t like it? : AVERSION
10-acrossFinding a remedy for smoking, perhaps : CURING
12-acrossAll the players express mild disapproval, before taking it back : TUTTI
13-acrossAnyway, it’s where Customs may look : INANYCASE
14-acrossOver the hill? : PASTONESPEAK
18-acrossConductor has to take the consequences : FACETHEMUSIC
21-acrossRate reform more certain — official! : TREASURER
23-acrossToo delicate to use loud abuse : FRAIL
24-acrossShort-time employer of vermin catcher : MOUSER
25-acrossWhat’s inside is revealed by bird in nest-building : ENTRAILS
26-acrossSecond date broken by youth leader’s girlfriend : STEADY
27-acrossPupil power : EYESIGHT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Fashions suitable to be shown in commercials : ADAPTS
2-down – Quickly find some cash — balance nil! : PRESTO
3-down – He is hostile, letting out Alsatians : ASSAILANT
4-down – Wounded? This will buck you up : SHOTINTHEARM
6-down – A highly profitable practice! : USURY
7-down – Snoops about tax for men serving in company : PRIVATES
8-down – Periods when students may collect in public : RAGWEEKS
11-down – Acquire money and become more common : GAINCURRENCY
15-down – Old fighters, ones with fiery tempers : SPITFIRES
16-down – Frequently out of date : OFTTIMES
17-down – He’d put cryptic clues in the list : SCHEDULE
19-down – Bill lifts telephone, showing concern : CARING
20-down – Shut tin-opener in cupboard : CLOSET
22-down – Pay out starting odds before the finish : SPEND

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

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